Handbook of Adolescent Literacy Research

English

ISBN: 1606239945

EAN: 9781606239940

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines / Reading Skills/Language Arts & Disciplines / Literacy/

Publisher: Guilford Press

Release Date: 06/10/2011

Age Range: 12-17

Synopsis: The first comprehensive research handbook of its kind, this volume showcases innovative approaches to understanding adolescent literacy learning in a variety of settings. Distinguished contributors examine how well adolescents are served by current instructional practices and highlight ways to translate research findings more effectively into sound teaching and policymaking. The book explores social and cultural factors in adolescents' approach to communication and response to instruction, and sections address literacy both in and out of schools, including literacy expectations in the contemporary workplace. Detailed attention is given to issues of diversity and individual differences among learners.

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Format: eBook - EPUB

Pages: 452