August 2010
Hughes, Nora & Schwab, Irene. (2010). Teaching adult literacy: principles and practice. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press.
Ambrose, Susan A. et al. (2010). How learning works: 7 research-based principles for smart teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Maggio, Sara. (2005). Learning challenges assessment tool for adult literacy learners. Hamilton, Ont.: Adult Basic Education Association of Hamilton. Also available online.
Fogarty, Robin. (2007). Literacy matters: strategies every teacher can use. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin.
Grant, David. (2010). That’s the way I think: dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD explained. 2nd ed. New York: Routledge.
Brookfield, Stephen D. & Preskill, Stephen. (2005). Discussion as a way of teaching: tools and techniques for democratic classrooms. 2nd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Sousa, David A. (2007). How the special needs brain learns. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin.
Fitzgibbon, Gary & O’Connor, Brian. (2002). Adult dyslexia: a guide for the workplace. Chichester: Wiley.
Cranton, Patricia. (2006). Understanding and promoting transformative learning: a guide for educators of adults. 2nd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Haley, Marjorie Hall. (2010). Brain-compatible differentiated instruction for English language learners. Montreal: Allyn & Bacon.
July 2010
The Jossey-Bass reader on the brain and learning. (2008). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Willingham, Daniel T. (2009). Why don’t students like school?: a cognitive scientist answers questions about how the mind works and what it means for your classroom. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Klein, Cynthia. (2003). Diagnosing dyslexia: a guide to the assessment of adults. London: Basic Skills Agency.
Drapeau, Patti. (2009). Differentiating with graphic organizers: tools to foster critical and creative thinking. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin.
Gregory, Gayle H. & Chapman, Carolyn. (2007). Differentiated instructional strategies: one size doesn’t fit all. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin.
Nash, Ron. (2009). The active teacher: practical strategies for maximizing teacher effectiveness. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin.
Fitzgibbon, Gary & O’Connor, Brian. (2002). Adult dyslexia: a guide for the workplace. Chichester: Wiley.
O’Meara, Jodi. (2010). Beyond differentiated instruction. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin.
Tiletson, Donna Walker. (2005). 10 best teaching practices: how brain research, learning styles, and standards define teaching competencies. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin.
Lambert, Joe. (2009). Digital storytelling: capturing lives, creating community. 3rd ed. Berkeley, Calif.: Digital Diner Press.
Stevens, Dannielle D. & Cooper, Joanne E. (2009). Journal keeping: how to use reflective writing for learning, teaching, professional insight, and positive change. Sterling, Va.: Stylus Pub.
June 2010
Promislow, Sharon. (2005). Making the brain body connection: a playful guide to releasing mental, physical & emotional blocks to success. Vancouver: Enhanced Learning & Integration Inc.
Wlodkowski, Raymond J. (2008). Enhancing adult motivation to learn: a comprehensive guide for teaching all adults. 3rd edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Gangwer, Timothy. (2009). Visual impact, visual teaching: using images to strengthen learning. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin.
McKeown, Sal, Moss, Mary & Slawson, Tracy. (2009). Screens and pages: technology and reading for pleasure. Leicester: NIACE.
To borrow any or all of these, email Tina at library@literacy.bc.ca.
