Making Literacy Real
2nd Edition
Theories and Practices for Learning and Teaching
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<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. <br/> <br/> This second edition includes:</p> 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. <p>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. </p>
| Sold By | SAGE Publications |
|---|---|
| ISBNs | 1473911419, 9781473911413, 9781446295397, 9781446295397 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 216 |
| Edition | 2nd |