
Unlocking Literacy
A Guide for Teachers
David Fulton Publishers Ltd
2nd Edition
Published on 31. January 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-84312-386-6 (ISBN)
Description
An edited collection describing key issues in supporting literacy development, this book helps to 'unlock' the mysteries behind helping children learn to read, write, speak and listen. It explores ways to help children develop their skills in literacy, thinking and learning, and shows how literacy teaching can be used creatively and imaginatively with children of all ages and abilities. The new edition of this well-known text:
reflects the importance of creativity and the new Primary Strategy
offers approaches to teaching literacy that accord with and beyond the literacy hour
includes coverage of the Foundation Stage curriculum in every chapter
covers the inclusion agenda and supporting EAL pupils
highlights the importance of popular culture and visual literacy in children's lives.
Interweaving pedagogy with theory and practical suggestions, this book is firmly based in classroom and academic research to support both trainee and practising teacher in the realities of teaching and learning in literacy.
reflects the importance of creativity and the new Primary Strategy
offers approaches to teaching literacy that accord with and beyond the literacy hour
includes coverage of the Foundation Stage curriculum in every chapter
covers the inclusion agenda and supporting EAL pupils
highlights the importance of popular culture and visual literacy in children's lives.
Interweaving pedagogy with theory and practical suggestions, this book is firmly based in classroom and academic research to support both trainee and practising teacher in the realities of teaching and learning in literacy.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84312-386-6 (9781843123866)
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Persons
Robert Fisher is Professor of Education at Brunel University; Mary Williams is Senior Research fellow at Brunel University and Educational Consultant.
Content
Creative Ways to Share Reading. Using Poetry With Young Children. Using Poetry With Older Children. Word Level Work Including Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling. Teaching Grammar and Knowledge About Language. Learning to Write and Writing to Learn. Drama. Speaking and Listening. Inclusion and EAL. ICT - Incredibly Creative Tools. Visual Literacy and Multimedia. Planning and Assessing Progress in Literacy