Gavin Reid, Janet Soler, Janice Wearmouth

Meeting Difficulties in Literacy Development

Research, Policy and Practice

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book outlines what is meant by 'literacy' and the barriers to literacy development such as social class, ethnicity, culture and gender. The book emphasises practical strategies and programs to help reduce these barriers at school, family and community levels. Throughout, the authors relate cognitive, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives to current curriculum policies, controversies and ethical considerations. Topics covered include dyslexia, the conceptualizing of literacy, equity issues, and suggestions for assessment and planning for pupils.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 223mm x 161mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 531g
• ISBN-13: 9780415304702
• ISBN-10: 0415304709
• Artikelnr.: 21790296

Autorenporträt

Gavin Reid, Janet Soler, Janice Wearmouth

Inhaltsangabe

1. Models or, and Debates Over, the Reading Process 2. Concepts of Dyslexia
3. Responses to Dyslexia 4. Socio-Cultural Models and Approaches 5. Gender,
Ethnicity and Experiences of Difficulties in Literacy Development 6.
Equity, Inclusion and the Law 7. National Curricula Frameworks for Literacy
Development 8. Assessment of Barriers to Literacy Development 9. Framework
for Planning 10. School Responses to Difficulties in Literacy 11.
Supporting Students' Literary Acquisition at the Level of the Family 12.
Towards Inclusive Schools: Considering Literacy Difficulties