Literacy Theory As Practice

Author : Lara J. Handsfield
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807774144

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Literacy Theory as Practice by Lara J. Handsfield Pdf

This comprehensive textbook introduces readers to the most influential theories and models of reading and literacy, ranging from behaviorism and early information-processing theories to social constructionist and critical theories. Focusing on how these theories connect with different curricular approaches to literacy instruction (pre-K to grade 12), the author shows how they both shape and are shaped by everyday literacy practices in classrooms. Readers are invited to explore detailed vignettes that offer a practice-based view of theories as they are brought to life in the classroom. Unlike other books on literacy theories, this one devotes substantial attention to linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms and 21st-century technologies. Book Features: Descriptions of well-known curricular models and assessment approaches. Detailed examples from specific areas of reading and literacy instruction that are prominent in today’s schools. Textbox discussions exploring histories, terminology, and debates relevant to the theories presented. Examination of how theories and practices relate to current policy initiatives, such as the Common Core State Standards.User-friendly text features, such as charts, reference lists, and inset boxes to help clarify complex concepts. “In these times, when teachers are maligned in both the popular press and professional literature, a volume such as this offers the potential to provide intellectual freedom in the complex work of teaching.” —From the Foreword by Annemarie Sullivan Palincsar, University of Michigan “Finally, a text that brings together and honors multiple perspectives and makes clear the power of a good theory for making sense of our worldviews. Handsfield provides elegant demonstrations of the relations of literacy theories to actions, decisions, and practices. A must-read for literacy educators and researchers.” —Victoria Risko, Vanderbilt University

Author : Lara J. Handsfield
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 0807757055

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Literacy Theory as Practice by Lara J. Handsfield Pdf

This comprehensive textbook introduces readers to the most influential theories and models of reading and literacy, ranging from behaviorism and early information-processing theories to social constructionist and critical theories. Focusing on how these theories connect with different curricular approaches to literacy instruction (pre-K to grade 12), the author shows how they both shape and are shaped by everyday literacy practices in classrooms. Readers are invited to explore detailed vignettes that offer a practice-based view of theories as they are brought to life in the classroom. Unlike other books on literacy theories, this one devotes substantial attention to linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms and 21st-century technologies. Book Features: Descriptions of well-known curricular models and assessment approaches. Detailed examples from specific areas of reading and literacy instruction that are prominent in today’s schools. Textbox discussions exploring histories, terminology, and debates relevant to the theories presented. Examination of how theories and practices relate to current policy initiatives, such as the Common Core State Standards. User-friendly text features, such as charts, reference lists, and inset boxes to help clarify complex concepts.

Author : Brian V. Street
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Education
ISBN : 0521289610

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Literacy in Theory and Practice by Brian V. Street Pdf

Offers a detailed examination of theories about literacy developed by different academic disciplines and proposes an "ideological" model of literacy. Looks at contemporary literacy practices in the third world and Britain and, in particular, the literacy campaigns conducted by UNESCO.

Author : Joanne Larson,Jackie Marsh
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781473911420

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Making Literacy Real by Joanne Larson,Jackie Marsh Pdf

Offering an overview of the major fields in literacy studies, this book presents a detailed and accessible discussion of key theories and their relevance in the primary classroom. Each chapter uses a real life case study to explore the application of theory in practice, followed by a detailed discussion of the case study material by a leading name in the field, including contributions from Barbara Comber, Michele Knobel, Colin Lankshear, Gunther Kress, Brian Street, Kevin Leander and Patricia Enciso. The text also offers reflections on theoretical foundations for research, exploring literacy as a practice grounded in social, cultural, historical and political contexts and in relationships of power. This second edition includes: New chapters covering digital literacy, space and play, and multimodality Examples and contributions from a range of international contexts, including US, UK, Canada, Australia and South Africa Further reading links. Essential reading for students at undergraduate and post-graduate level on primary education courses and an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to understand literacy theory and successfully apply this to the classroom.

Author : Margaret Vaughn,Dixie D. Massey
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462547227

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Teaching with Children's Literature by Margaret Vaughn,Dixie D. Massey Pdf

Perhaps no factor has a greater influence on children’s literacy learning than exposure to engaging, authentic, culturally relevant texts. This concise practitioner resource and course text helps K–8 teachers make informed choices about using children's literature in their classrooms, from selecting high-quality texts to planning instruction and promoting independent reading. The authors present relevant theories (such as reader response and culturally responsive pedagogy) and show how to apply them in practice. Key topics include teaching narrative and expository texts, tapping into students' individual interests, and conducting text-based writing activities and discussions. Every chapter features case examples, reflection questions, and learning activities for teachers; appendices list exemplary children’s literature.

Author : Lisa P. Stevens,Thomas W. Bean
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452222950

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Critical Literacy by Lisa P. Stevens,Thomas W. Bean Pdf

"This is an excellent text. I particularly liked how the authors share examples of critical literacy throughout the book, especially with digital and multimedia texts." —Peter McDermott, The Sage Colleges "Through realistic discussion of how text shapes us and is shaped by us, Critical Literacy provides pre- and in-service teachers with concrete ways to engage in critical literacy practices with children from elementary through high school." —Cheryl A. Kreutter, St. John Fisher College ...a unique, practical critical literacy text with concrete examples and theoretical tools for pre- and in-service teachers Authors Lisa Patel Stevens and Thomas W. Bean explore the historical and political foundations of critical literacy and present a comprehensive examination of its uses for K-12 classroom practice. Key Features: · Focuses on the nexus of critical literacy theory and practice through real classroom examples, vignettes, and conversations among teachers and teacher educators · Illustrates how critical literacy practices are enacted in the classroom at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. · Offers step-by-step teaching strategies for implementing critical literacy in K-12 classrooms at different paces, depending on existing curriculum Intended Audience: This is an excellent supplemental text for a variety of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in education departments on how to teach reading and writing. This text will also appeal to instructors and students exploring issues of representation, linguistics, and critical deconstruction.

Author : Dina Tsagari
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781527549784

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Language Assessment Literacy by Dina Tsagari Pdf

The field of language testing and assessment has recognized the importance and underlying theoretical and practical underpinnings of language assessment literacy (LAL), an area that is gradually coming to prominence. This book addresses issues that promote the concept of LAL for language research, teaching, and learning, covering a range of topics. It brings together 14 chapters based on high-stakes and classroom-based studies authored by academics, professionals and researchers in the field. The text examines diverse issues through a multifaceted approach, presenting high-quality contributions that fill a gap in a research area that has long been in need of theoretical and empirical attention.

Author : Charles K. Kinzer,Kathleen A. Hinchman,Donald J. Leu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Literacy
ISBN : PSU:000032490015

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Inquiries in Literacy Theory and Practice by Charles K. Kinzer,Kathleen A. Hinchman,Donald J. Leu Pdf

Author : Lee Gunderson,Reginald Arthur D'Silva,Dennis Murphy Odo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781135052379

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ESL (ELL) Literacy Instruction by Lee Gunderson,Reginald Arthur D'Silva,Dennis Murphy Odo Pdf

ESL (ELL) Literacy Instruction provides both ESL and mainstream teachers with the background and expertise necessary to plan and implement reading programs that match the particular needs and abilities of their students. Comprehensive and research-based, it applies current ESL and reading research and theory to practice. Designed for use by pre-service and in-service teachers at all levels from kindergarten to adult learners, it explains different models of literacy instruction from systematic phonics to whole language instruction and includes specific teaching methods within each model. Multicultural issues are addressed. Instructional matrices that account for the wide variations in ESL (ELL) student backgrounds and abilities form the pedagogical basis of the approach described in the text. The matrices, based on extensive research, involve two easily measured variables that predict what programs and approaches will be comprehensible for learners who vary in age, literacy background, English ability, and program needs. Readers are encouraged to develop their own teaching strategies within their own instructional models.

Author : Charles K. Kinzer,Kathleen A. Hinchman,Donald J. Leu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Literacy
ISBN : UCSC:32106016436393

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Inquiries in Literacy Theory and Practice by Charles K. Kinzer,Kathleen A. Hinchman,Donald J. Leu Pdf

Author : Joanne Larson,Jackie Marsh
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005-10-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 1412903319

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Making Literacy Real by Joanne Larson,Jackie Marsh Pdf

'Joanne Larson and Jackie Marsh's Literacy Learning is easily the most theoretically sophisticated and practically useful discussion of sociocultural and critical approaches to literacy learning that has appeared to date' - James Paul Gee, Tashia Morgidge Professor of Reading, University of Wisconsin-Madison Making Literacy Real is the essential reference text for primary education students at undergraduate and graduate level who want to understand literacy theory and successfully apply it in the classroom. Doctoral students will find this a useful resource in understanding the relationship of theory to practice. The authors explore the breadth of this complex and important field, orientating literacy as a social practice, grounded in social, cultural, historical and political contexts of use. They also present a detailed and accessible discussion of the theory and its application in the primary classroom.

Author : Gavin Reid,Janice Wearmouth
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002-10-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780471486343

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Dyslexia and Literacy by Gavin Reid,Janice Wearmouth Pdf

Dyslexia and Literacy provides a comprehensive, practical introduction for all professionals seeking an understanding of dyslexia in children. Divided into four parts, the book firstly introduces the various theoretical perspectives and follows this up with identification and assessment techniques with an emphasis on practical, classroom related issues. The third part of the text covers topics related to the school curriculum and a final section covers issues that relate to the learning process.

Author : Charles K. Kinzer,Kathleen A. Hinchman,Donald J. Leu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Literacy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023176857

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Inquiries in Literacy Theory and Practice by Charles K. Kinzer,Kathleen A. Hinchman,Donald J. Leu Pdf

Author : Lee Gunderson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135857240

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ESL (ELL) Literacy Instruction by Lee Gunderson Pdf

This comprehensive research-based text provides both ESL and mainstream teachers with the background and expertise necessary to plan and implement reading programs that match the particular needs and abilities of their students. ESL (ELL) Literacy Instruction: A Guidebook for Theory and Practice, Second Edition:applies current ESL and reading research and theory to practiceis designed for use by pre-service and in-service teachers at all levels from kindergarten to adult learners explains different models of literacy instruction.

Author : Mastin Prinsloo,Mignonne Breier
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027217950

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The Social Uses of Literacy by Mastin Prinsloo,Mignonne Breier Pdf

The Social Uses of Literacy: Theory and Practice in Contemporary South Africa challenges state-driven policy and provision in South Africa around the construction of a national delivery system for adult literacy that is part of a programme for Adult Basic Education. The implication is that many people who are the target of this system will be unwilling to participate at the entry point of literacy acquisition unless a reconceptualisation of the nature of literacy use by adults is made. Using fascinating and carefully documented case-study material, this book raises vital questions about literacy and illiteracy, and about adult education. Above all, it questions the efficacy of any literacy programme which fails to acknowledge the many ways in which uneducated and so called 'illiterate' people already use reading, writing and numeracy in their everyday lives.