Burke, Jim

Features a collection of tips, or reminders, designed to help instructors teach reading, each with a brief explanation of why the idea or activity is important, and suggestions for classroom practice; and includes reproducible forms.

The author examines ineffective remedial courses around the country, and offers alternatives that will address specific academic challenges many students face.

A how-to book for English teachers that covers reading and verbal curricula; teaching grammar, vocabulary, writing, and thinking; planning a unit; assessing progress; using technology and service learning; and dealing with special needs, honor students, gender, race, culture, and ethics in the classroom; also gives career advice to aspiring and new teachers.

An instructional guide for English teachers, identifying four components of effective teaching and learning, featuring a profile of adult literacy, providing advice on teaching reading, vocabulary, writing, verbal, and thinking skills, and discussing curriculum development, digital and media literacy, issues in teaching English, and other topics.

A practical guide for English teachers covering basic reading and verbal skills, grammar, and vocabulary and provides instruction on lesson planning, assessments, dealing with special needs students, and ethics in the classroom.