基本説明
Explores issues of literacy and social class, race, bilingualism, gender, language ane sexuality.
Full Description
Although social inclusion has been high on government agendas for some years, there have been few attempts at policy level to examine the issues relating to literacy education. Many social and cultural groups feel alienated from traditional models of literacy education and some learners continue to underachieve. This book presents insights into how to address these challenges. Terms such as social inclusion and social exclusion are defined, explored and related to literacy education by contributors who are renowned in the field. They deal with issues of literacy and social class, race, gender, language and sexuality. They offer insights into current concerns in these areas, and they outline curricula and pedagogical approaches which aim to address underachievement and disaffection. The book challenges traditional deficit notions of 'at risk' communities and argues that the onus for change needs instead to be at policy level. "Literacy and Social Inclusion" is essential reading for all those concerned with ensuring that literacy education, as practised in institutions, meets the needs and interests of all learners and closes the gaps between home, community and school.
Contents
CONTENTS2. Literacy and social inclusion: The policy context; 3. Boys (girls) and literacy: Towards an inclusive approach to teaching; 4. What counts as reading and learning outside school? And with whom? And how?; 5. Enhancing the reading of looked after children and young people; 6. 'I sort of read to be middle class and then I sort of read to be gay': The reading practices and identities of gay men; 7. Blending voices, blending learning: Lessons in pedagogy from a post-16 classroom; 8. Social inclusion and digital literacies; 9. Assembling dynamic repertoires of literate practices: Teaching that makes a difference; 10. Uncomfortable spaces; References; Index.
