
Exploring Literacies
Theory, Research and Practice
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 21. October 2015
Book
Hardback
XXI, 420 pages
978-0-230-54539-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a guide to current research and debate in the field of literacies practice and education. It provides both an historical and lifespan view of the field as well as an overview of research methodologies with first-hand examples from a range of researchers involved in literacy research.
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Series
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
XXI, 420 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-54539-7 (9780230545397)
DOI
10.1057/9781137319036
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Persons
Helen de Silva Joyce is Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Education, University of New England, Australia, and was previously Director of Community and Migrant in the NSW Department of Education and Training for over ten years. Her expertise is in the area of language research and education. She is the author and editor of many language education resources for all sectors of education, including four recent books on visual literacy and multimodality.
Susan Feez is Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, University of New England, Australia. After many years working as a classroom teacher, Susan now teaches and researches in the field of English, languages and literacies education, and in Montessori education. In collaboration with colleagues she also develops resources for classroom teachers.
Susan Feez is Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, University of New England, Australia. After many years working as a classroom teacher, Susan now teaches and researches in the field of English, languages and literacies education, and in Montessori education. In collaboration with colleagues she also develops resources for classroom teachers.
Content
Author Preface Series Preface PART I: LITERACIES EDUCATION: THE LANDSCAPES OF LITERACY STUDIES Introduction 1. Literacy: A Field of Evolving Terms, Definitions and Educational Approaches 2. Studies of Literacy across Time and across Disciplines PART II: LIFESPAN LITERACIES Introduction 3. Literacy from Home to School 4. Literacy at School 5. Literacy in Adult Life: Community, Further Education and Work PART III: LITERACY - A CONTINUING PROJECT Introduction 6. Researching Literacy - A Methodological Map 7. Researcher Voices