October 26th, 2009
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This issues reader presents current information on critical trends and developments in literacy education to help teachers choose and articulate their own informed approach to reading education. Now in its Fourth Edition, Issues and Trends in Literacy Education continues to present a wide variety of opinions and positions in all crucial aspects of reading and writing education. This new edition includes up-to-date discussions on current topics such as fluency, the use of technology in reading, and multicultural literacy, among others. Renowned authors Dick Robinson, Mike McKenna, and Judy Wedman gear students to success by presenting scrupulously researched material that meets the NCATE/International Reading Association requirements for accreditation of graduate reading programs. A Letter to Students from the Authors Dear Reader, The authors of this literacy education textbook welcome you to the study of this important aspect of instruction. You are probably quite aware of the many current controversial topics in literacy such as assessment, the use of technology, and approaches to the teaching of reading skills. This new edition of Issues and Trends in Literacy Education was organized around a number of the most critical questions in the current field. Articles in each of these areas were selected primarily on the basis of providing you, the reader, with the latest information as well as varying opinions on a wide variety of literacy topics. One of the primary goals of this book is for you to use these readings as a “springboard” for further investigation in topics that interest you related to effective literacy instruction. Each of the chapters includes a selection of related readings for additional study in a particular area of reading education. These can be used for in-depth study as well as a basis for personal research and writing of related class papers and presentations. The field of literacy education is a rapidly expanding and changing area in education. We hope you find the materials in this book to be both challenging and interest as you continue your study of this field. Thank you, Dick Robinson Mike McKenna
Issues and Trends in Literacy Education
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Now in its fourth edition, this collection presents various perspectives of the current issues and trends faced by literacy educators. Both editors have excellent credentials in the field as described in the biogrpahical overview. The comments they make at the beginning of each chapter help establish context for the contributions that follow. In the preface they point out, “in many literacy areas, either because of recent research or relevant classroom experiences, instructional strategies that were once considered appropriate are now being challenged by new ideas and pedagogy.
Chapter nine, which covers writing is particularly pertinent. It’s noted that “reading and writing are now viewed not as opposite processes, but as complimentary activities (p. 278). Michael T. Moore traces the history of the teaching of writing. He knowledges that he entered the field with not much precedence to follow, consequently he helped establish a pattern that others would later follow.
Chapter six talks about the balance between public accountability and assessment driven instruction. The complexity of this issue is handled diplomatically. Chapter seven, literacy coaching, addresses another emerging field. The contributors in this chapter are carving a niche and describing what they’re doing in their pioneering roles. This book fills a gap in the literature from authoritative sources. It is a good addition to the library of anyone in the field of literacy education or any related arena.
Rating: 5 / 5
I had to have this book for a class but never read it at all. It is just alot of journal articles. I found it a waste of money.
Rating: 1 / 5
I had to use this book for a college class. This book was very dry and uninteresting compared to the other one we were required to read. I believe that I did not learn much from this book because of this. I basically just skimmed what I had to in order to do the work required, so that I did not have to waste my time.
Rating: 2 / 5
Thorough text discussing literacy. I needed this text for language arts and this book focused heavily on what is occurring in literacy education. I will be keeping my text as a reference, it will come in handy!:)
Rating: 5 / 5
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