International Reading Association (IRA)’s 53rd Annual Convention
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Event
International Reading Association (IRA)’s 53rd Annual Convention
Dates
May 4 — 8, 2008
Venue
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, US
Organizer
IRA
Theme
Engaging Learners in Literacy
Keynote and featured speakers
* Alfred Tatum, assistant professor of literacy education, college of education, Northern Illinois University, US
* Peter Afflerbach, professor of curriculum and instruction, department of curriculum and instruction, University of Maryland, US
* Dick Allington, professor of education, the University of Tennessee, and President of the IRA, US
* Peter Johnston, professor, reading department, University at Albany, State University of New York, US
* Karen Wixson, professor, school of education, University of Michigan, US
Institutes
* Leading Literacy Programs
* Teaching and Learning in Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Classrooms: Bringing Theory and Research to Practice
* Working Together as a School: Building an Articulated Literacy Program
* Vocabulary Instruction: The Challenges and Strategies for Success
* Technology Tools to Engage All Learners in Literacy
* Supporting, Mentoring, and Advancing Teacher Research
Background information
The IRA was founded in 1956 as a professional organization for those involved in teaching reading to learners of all ages. It seeks to promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction through studying the reading process and teaching techniques.
Contact
For more information, go to http://www.reading.org
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