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The book provides an historical overview of adult literacy theory, policy, practice, and research from the mid-1980s to the present. The main focus is an analysis of three distinctive schools of literacy: the Freirean-based participatory literacy movement grounded in oppositional politics and ...

The book provides an historical overview of adult literacy theory, policy, practice, and research from the mid-1980s to the present. The main focus is an analysis of three distinctive schools of literacy: the Freirean-based participatory literacy movement grounded in oppositional politics and community activism; the British-based New Literacy Studies that focuses on the ways in which students utilise various literacy practices in their daily lives; and the US federal government's focus on functional literacy.

This authoritative landmark text examines the highly topical and important issue of ICT in literacy learning. Its distinctive focus on providing a systematic review of research in the field gives the reader an essential, comprehensive overview. As governments worldwide continue to invest heavily ...

This authoritative landmark text examines the highly topical and important issue of ICT in literacy learning. Its distinctive focus on providing a systematic review of research in the field gives the reader an essential, comprehensive overview. As governments worldwide continue to invest heavily in ICT provisions in educational institutions, this book addresses the need to gather and synthesise evidence about the impact of ICT on literacy learning. An expert team of writers draw upon two recent reports by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, which highlighted the considerable differences between nations in the access and use of ICT, to take a discursive and expansive look at the subject. Within its wide range and scope, chapters cover areas on: * the history of literacy and ICT * evidence for the effectiveness of ICT on literacy learning * the impact of networked ICT on literacy learning * the relationship between verbal and visual literacies. This book will be an invaluable and informative read with international resonance for student teachers, teachers, academics and researchers worldwide.

Perspectives on Rescuing Urban Literacy Education: Spies, Saboteurs, and Saints is an exploration of the variables that contribute to the improvement of literacy instruction in large urban school districts. The book grows out of a five-year initiative known as The Dallas Reading Plan-a $50 million ...

Perspectives on Rescuing Urban Literacy Education: Spies, Saboteurs, and Saints is an exploration of the variables that contribute to the improvement of literacy instruction in large urban school districts. The book grows out of a five-year initiative known as The Dallas Reading Plan-a $50 million collaborative effort between area business and corporate interests, philanthropy, and the Dallas Independent School District. Outstanding features include: analysis of systemic reform factors from the varied viewpoints of key stakeholders (e.g., change management experts, university scholars, school leaders, teachers, and educational researchers) involved in the improvement of urban literacy education in a major school district; clear and concise reporting on the effects of long-term teacher development programs built upon scientific research; quantitative and qualitative research data on the improvement of teacher performance in literacy instruction gathered over a five-year period; a candid analysis of behaviors that can enhance, restrain, and/or destroy systemic reform efforts in urban settings; insights into the benefits of principal training as part of creating effective school-wide literacy programs; and compelling data showing that previously ineffective teachers can become effective literacy educators through deep and sustained professional development. This book is essential reading for university professors and graduate students in reading/literacy education, educational leadership, special education, urban studies, and change management theory, as well as for school board members, business and community leaders, classroom teachers, parents, and those concerned with the status of literacy education in urban settings.