Methods That Work: Ideas for Literacy and Language Teachers (Teaching Methods)
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In a quick read, Methods That Work: Ideas for Literacy and Language Teachers (Teaching Methods) by John W. Oller comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 1993 • Thomson Learning, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 1993 • Thomson Learning • ISBN 9780838442715.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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This looks built around a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Overall, it looks like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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