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Executive Skills and Writing Instruction: Developing Self-Regulated, Thinking Writers de Leslie E. Laud

Executive Skills and Writing Instruction: Developing Self-Regulated, Thinking Writers

Autor Leslie E. Laud
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 ian 2026

Evoluția pedagogiei moderne a evidențiat faptul că succesul academic nu depinde doar de acumularea de cunoștințe, ci mai ales de capacitatea elevului de a-și gestiona propriile procese cognitive. Executive Skills and Writing Instruction reflectă această schimbare de paradigmă, mutând accentul de la simpla predare a regulilor gramaticale către dezvoltarea unor scriitori capabili de autoreglare. Putem afirma că lucrarea reprezintă o resursă esențială pentru educatorii care doresc să înțeleagă legătura profundă dintre funcțiile executive — cum ar fi memoria de lucru sau flexibilitatea cognitivă — și calitatea textului produs de elevi.

Ne-a atras atenția modul riguros în care Leslie E. Laud structurează materialul, oferind o foaie de parcurs clară de la planificare și organizare până la revizuirea bazată pe obiective. Spre deosebire de alte lucrări teoretice, acest volum este ancorat în realitatea clasei, incluzând lecții-model și instrumente descărcabile care facilitează implementarea imediată. Cartea servește ca o alternativă practică la Executive Functions and Writing pentru cursurile de metodică a limbii, având avantajul unei abordări aplicate, orientate spre intervenția directă în procesul de învățare K-12.

Această lucrare completează armonios opera anterioară a autoarei, precum Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Middle School Literacy Instruction, extinzând principiile diferențierii prin integrarea neuropsihologiei în actul scrierii. Observăm o progresie logică în cuprins, unde fiecare capitol este dedicat unei funcții executive specifice, explicând impactul acesteia asupra vocabularului, structurii frazei și conștiinței publicului țintă. Este, în esență, un manual de strategie pentru formarea unor gânditori care scriu cu scop și claritate.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781462558940
ISBN-10: 1462558941
Pagini: 228
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.42 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Guilford Publications
Colecția Guilford Press

De ce să citești această carte

Această carte este indispensabilă cadrelor didactice care doresc să îmbunătățească performanța elevilor la scriere prin metode validate științific. Cititorul câștigă strategii concrete pentru a ajuta elevii să depășească blocajele de planificare și organizare. Este o resursă valoroasă deoarece transformă concepte complexe de neuropsihologie în tehnici de predare accesibile, oferind totodată materiale gata de utilizat la clasă pentru a sprijini scriitorii care întâmpină dificultăți de autoreglare.

Despre autor

Leslie E. Laud este o autoritate recunoscută în domeniul instruirii diferențiate, cu o experiență de peste două decenii în colaborarea cu cadrele didactice pentru optimizarea proceselor de învățare. Predă cursuri de specialitate la Bank Street College of Education și este o prezență constantă la conferințe internaționale prestigioase, precum cele organizate de National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Expertiza sa în știința scrierii și evaluarea formativă este reflectată în numeroase articole publicate în jurnale de top și în volume de referință care ghidează educatorii în aplicarea strategiilor de diferențiere la clasă.

Descriere scurtă

Students learn to write well by developing fundamental literacy skills--and also by knowing how to get started, stay on track, and persist toward meaningful goals. From leading science-of-writing expert Leslie E. Laud, this is the first book that helps K-12 educators harness the power of executive skills in evidence-based writing instruction. Laud shows how self-regulation supports learning and growth in every step of the writing process, from planning to drafting, editing, and revising. The book provides a clear roadmap and practical strategies for teaching and scaffolding both writing skills and executive skills. It is packed with sample lessons, writing prompts, extended examples, “Take It to the Classroom” tips, and reproducible/downloadable tools.

Notă biografică

Leslie E. Laud, EdD, is Director at thinkSRSD, an educational consulting group that focuses on evidence-based writing instruction. She has served as Adjunct Professor at Bank Street College of Education and Columbia University, and as Research Partner at the Written Expression Language and Literacy Collaborative. Dr. Laud has worked as a principal, as a teacher in special education and general education settings, and as a literacy specialist. She has served as a Principal Investigator on federally funded research grants and has published empirical studies on writing instruction in peer-reviewed journals. She regularly speaks at conferences nationally and internationally, and consults to state departments of education, districts, and schools on how to implement evidence-based practices for teaching writing. Dr. Laud is passionate about implementation science, translational research, and human-centered design approaches that make it easier for educators to use practices found to succeed.

Cuprins

1. Executive Skills: What They Are, and Why They Matter in Learning to Write
2. The End Game: A Framework for Developing Self-Regulating Writers
3. Planning: Teach and Model the Writing Process
4. Organization: Text Structure
5. Cognitive Flexibility: The Key to Varied Vocabulary and Strong Sentences
6. Working Memory: Transcribing Ideas While Holding Them in Mind
7. Inhibition and Self-Monitoring: Goal-Driven Revision
8. Social Understanding: Audience Awareness and Peer Connections
Epilogue
Appendix of Resources and Reproducibles
References
Index

Recenzii

“Laud provided professional development in our district for several years. Student writing performance improved because our educators improved their practice by learning and applying the strategies now detailed in this book. We moved from the middle of the pack on the state assessment to a top-five performing district. Most important, our students learned skills that will last a lifetime. I could not recommend a book more highly!”--Robert Mitchell, MEd, Retired Superintendent, Cumberland School Department, Cumberland, Rhode Island

“What an excellent book! The format is highly accessible, offering strategies that strengthen executive functions like working memory, planning, organization, and self-monitoring. Teachers learn to co-construct writing goals with students, implement think-alouds to model planning and revision, and teach students how to manage their emotions and reflect on their learning process. The ripple effect will extend beyond writing, supporting skills that help across the academic day and beyond. This book equips educators to unlock the full potential of their learners, making it a ‘must-have’ for any teacher, interventionist, or teacher educator. I can’t wait to use it for professional development!”--Faith Borkowsky, MSEd, literacy consultant, New York; co-host, “The Literacy View” podcast

“This book is set to change how teachers approach writing instruction in real classrooms. Laud brings research to life through clear, powerful strategies that teachers can use right away. Yet the true strength of Laud’s approach lies in how it helps students believe in themselves. By explicitly teaching executive skills, teachers can foster not only better writing but also greater self-regulation, resilience, and joy in learning. The book offers a roadmap for empowering all learners, especially those who have struggled or felt left behind. A highly valuable resource for educators who seek practical tools rooted in science--and in empathy.”--Teresa Limpo, PhD, private practice; formerly Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal

"More than a collection of evidence-based strategies, this book shows how to move the needle for student literacy skills and self-confidence, regardless of content or grade level. Laud ‘pulls back the curtain’ for educators by showing why executive skills are so important to writing and learning and how to seamlessly support them within any curriculum. The book provides example lessons, modeled teacher self-talk, and ‘deep-dive’ explanations. After a year of using this framework, I have been blown away by the positive changes in my students’ writing skills, comprehension, text analysis, classroom behavior, and growth mindsets.”--Kathleen M. Thiel, MEd, high school English teacher, Downingtown Area School District, Exton, Pennsylvania

“Laud didn’t just read every study she cites in this book; she analyzed them deeply, discussed them with colleagues, and even reached out to the original authors to ensure her interpretations were sound. Her commitment to getting it right is unmatched. In a field crowded with self-proclaimed experts and distant academic voices, Laud is a rare gem. She writes from the perspective of a teacher, for teachers--grounded, humble, and relentlessly honest. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone serious about improving their writing instruction.”--Nathaniel Hansford, author of The Scientific Principles of Teaching-