Description
Literacy has become central to debates on policy and practice in education in the UK and other English-speaking countries. This book introduces teachers to current thought on the place of literacy in education, providing many different perspectives. It charts the latest ideas, and relates practical and policy concerns to an understanding of theoretical issues.
Concise and accessible, it connects with key aspects of the experience of professionals and students alike, and provides issues for group discussion or individual study, as well as suggestions for further reading.
Table of Contents
1. Literacy Is Fundamental 2. History and Future of literacy 3. One Literacy or Many? 4. Theories of Literacy Development 5. Reflecting on Teaching Methods 6. Researching Literacy in Education 7. Literacy in Professional Development 8. Reflecting on the Context for Reflection
