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 u… More >>
Issues and Trends in Literacy Education
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#1 by Dr. W. G. Covington, Jr. on January 23, 2010 - 9:56 am
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
#2 by T. Kramer on January 23, 2010 - 10:33 am
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
#3 by K. Laumann on January 23, 2010 - 11:50 am
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
#4 by book mama on January 23, 2010 - 12:23 pm
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