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Literacy as a Moral Imperative: Facing the Challenges of a Pluralistic Society
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In this important new book on literacy and teaching practices, education scholar and former schoolteacher Rebecca Powell argues that the decisions we make about literacy in a pluralistic society are fundamentally moral ones, either supporting inequitable power relationships, or seeking to transform them. Powell explores the underlying ideological assumptions of “schooled literacy” and examines the ways teaching practices create tensions in the lives of students–tensions that often result in alienation and educational failure, particularly among those whose cultural knowledge and language tends to be marginalized in our nation’s schools. While primarily ground in critical theory, this volume also draws from mul… More >>
Literacy as a Moral Imperative: Facing the Challenges of a Pluralistic Society
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Simple Truths
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“Simple Truths” shows how you can make an incredible difference in your child’s life through love, time, attention, and role-modeling. Author and educator Jan Dargatz says, “As a parent, you are better equipped to teach your child certain lessons relevant to your child’s success. You can teach them better than any schoolteacher or caregiver.”… More >>
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Hudson Taylor: Curriculum Guide
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Readers of all ages love the Christian Heroes: Then & Now biographies. This unit study turns great adventure reading into an even greater learning experience. With international breadth and spiritual depth, these guides provide the Christian schoolteacher and homeschooling parent with countless ways to teach and reinforce diverse curriculum areas as they relate to the life of a Christian missionary. Each Unit Study Curriculum Guide is designed for a wide variety of … More >>
Hudson Taylor: Curriculum Guide
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