Peter Afflerbach Books

Reading instruction is too often grounded in a narrowly defined "science of reading" that focuses exclusively on cognitive skills and strategies. Yet cognition is just one aspect of reading development. This book guides K–8 educators to understand and address other scientifically supported factors that influence each student's literacy learning, including metacognition, motivation and engagement, social–emotional learning, self-efficacy, and more. Peter Afflerbach uses classroom vignettes to illustrate the broad-based nature of student readers’ growth, and provides concrete suggestions for instruction and assessment. The book's utility is enhanced by end-of-chapter review questions and activities and a reproducible tool, the Healthy Readers Profile, which can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. 

Focusing on the essential questions surrounding reading assessment, Peter Afflerbach provides a comprehensive guide in this updated edition. He explores the purposes and methods of assessing reading, as well as the timing and settings for these assessments. Designed for educators, this book offers insights into effective reading instruction and assessment practices tailored for K-12 settings, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of reading evaluation.