Handbook of Adolescent Literacy Research
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Literacy, Education & Teaching, Secondary Education
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781606239940 | |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | June 10, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781606239940 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | June 10, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
Winner--Literacy Research Association's Fry Book Award!
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.
Winner--Literacy Research Association's Fry Book Award!
