interaction analysis in education

The author describes her experiences teaching a group of seventh-grade girls at the private Laurel School in Ohio, and discusses her discoveries about the role of literacy in the lives of girls, and the need to support them in their quest to express themselves authentically.

Describes communication strategies parents and teachers can use to motivate children to become self-directed, self-disciplined learners.

Encourages teachers to rethink learning and to change the use of time so children can be lifelong readers and writers.

Explains how to encourage your child to draw and includes five lessons that feature three different levels of complexity.