James V. Hoffman is a professor of Language and Literacy Studies at the University of Texas at Austin where he directs the undergraduate reading specialization program. His research interests are focused on teacher education and effective teaching. Dr. Hoffman served as an affiliated scholar with the Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA) and was active in the research program devoted to the effective qualities and uses of texts used in early reading instruction. Diane L. Schallert is a professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin where s...