In this article, the authors argue for a design process in the development of educative
curriculum materials that is theoretically and empirically driven. Using a designbased …

Thousands and thousands of middle school students around the world participate in reading
intervention programs, many that are very expensive with limited effectiveness. We wanted …

(Murphy, Wilkinson, Soter, Hennessey, & Alexander, 2009) summarized evidence on the
effects of text-based discussions and showed that such dialogue-intensive pedagogies can …

Los niveles de lectura de los estudiantes de educación primaria son aún deficientes en
Chile, pese al desarrollo de iniciativas de fomento lector. Asimismo, las prácticas docentes …

In the present exploratory qualitative study we examine the contextual factors that influenced
the implementation of a multi-year comprehensive literacy-coaching program (Content …

Abstract During the 2011–2012 academic year, Texas public schools began administering
the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) in grades 3–8, replacing …

Despite warrants for classroom discussion, research consistently finds that discussions in K-
12 classrooms remain rare. Our research investigates whether and in what ways practice …

New reforms in science education emphasize facilitating all students' sense making of the
big ideas and crosscutting concepts in science along with engagement in science practices …

Las prácticas pedagógicas de desarrollo de la lectura en Chile han sido
predominantemente reproductivas y con dominio del discurso docente. Es por ello que el …

Facilitating discussions in English Language Arts can develop students' skills as speakers
and listeners and their ability to engage with diverse perspectives. However, classroom …