1st Edition

Teaching Visual Literacy in the Primary Classroom Comic Books, Film, Television and Picture Narratives

By Tim Stafford Copyright 2011
192 Pages 18 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

192 Pages 18 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

192 Pages 18 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Teaching Visual Literacy in the Primary Classroom shows how everyday literacy sessions can be made more exciting, dynamic and effective by using a wide range of media and visual texts in the primary classroom. In addition to a wealth of practical teaching ideas, the book outlines the vital importance of visual texts and shows how children can enjoy developing essential literacy skills through... Read more

Introduction  1.1. Reading Visuals  1.2. Reading Visuals: Teaching Ideas  1.3. Reading Visuals: Further Ideas and Resources  2.1. Picture Books  2.2. Picture Books: Teaching Ideas  2.3. Picture Books: Further Ideas and Resources  3.1. Comic Books  3.2. Comic Books: Teaching Ideas  3.3. Comic Books: Further Ideas and Resources  4.1. Film  4.2. Film: Teaching Ideas  4.3. Film: Further Ideas and Resources  5.1. Genre  5.2. Genre: Teaching Ideas  5.3. Genre: Further Ideas and Resources  6.1. Adaptation  6.2. Adaptation: Teaching Ideas  6.3. Adaptation: Further Ideas and Resources  Glossary  Bibliography

Biography

Tim Stafford is a lecturer, writer and teacher. He has taught extensively across Key Stages 1 and 2 and teaches English and Literature to students at secondary and undergraduate levels.

'I am Key stage 2 teacher and found this book amazing! If you aren't already using visual aids, this resource offers some exciting and engaging lesson plans and a great place to start. Tim Stafford obviously knows his subject and from this has created an insightful book that offers alternative methods to teaching literature.' - Customer Review, Amazon