This article addresses approaches to differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students whose literacy needs, interests, and strengths vary widely. This article was designed to support classroom teachers who understand the importance of differentiating instruction, but are unsure of how best to design and implement differentiation within…

This article summarizes conclusions reached regarding the independent reading perspectives and practices of eight elementary teachers, acknowledging the significant role teacher understandings and practices play on the literacy learning process and specifically on classroom independent reading. The commonalities in beliefs and practices regarding…

Reviews a recent study showing that the degree to which teachers understand their students and themselves determines the appropriateness and sophistication of their classroom management program. (FL)

Summarizes research concerning how teachers' judgments, instructional planning, and interactive decision making affect their classroom actions, particularly in reading instruction. Discusses implications for reading teachers. (FL)