144 Pages
by
Routledge
144 Pages
by
Routledge
144 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
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
Biography
Peter Hannon is currently Professor of Education at the University of Sheffield where he has directed research projects in parental involvement, family literacy and pre-school intervention. He teaches several Master' courses, including the University of Sheffield distance education MEd in Literacy and is also the author of Literacy, Home and School (Falmer 1995)
'... A fine book - thought-provoking, well constructed and well argued by an author who knows what he is talking about.' - Gary Thomas, Times Educational Supplement
