Understanding Difficulties in Literacy Development: Issues and Concepts
Based on current research, debates and concerns, this Reader adopts a cross disciplinary approach to understanding and working with those who experience difficulties with literacy. It provides a broad view of difficulties in literacy and related educational and curriculum learning issues across a range of ages, phases and settings.
Relevant to all postgraduate students of Literacy, as well as educators, professionals and policy makers, the book first considers literacy development in relation to:
- issues and concepts in public reading debates
- literacy curriculum policy contexts
- community, family, society and individual identity
- social justice and equity issues and learning disabilities.
Published by SAGE/The Open University
ISBN-13: 978 1 84860 773 6
Format: Paperback
Published in 2009
