Literacy as a Moral Imperative: Facing the Challenges of a Pluralistic SocietyRowman & Littlefield Publishers, 8. sep. 1999 - 168 sider 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 Oschooled literacyO 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 nationOs schools. While primarily ground in critical theory, this volume also draws from multicultural and holistic perspectives in the teaching of written and oral language and addresses the link between whole language and critical pedagogy. Thus, the text is both theoretical and practical. Powell effectively argues that literacy instruction should encourage social responsibility and civic action, should enable students and teachers to understand the transformative potential of language, and should nurture a culture of compassion and care. |
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... neutral , as if our present definitions of achievement are rational and unbiased . Indeed , it is interesting ( as well as revealing ) that in a society that purports to offer freedom and justice for all and that cherishes equality and ...
... neutral , as if our present definitions of achievement are rational and unbiased . Indeed , it is interesting ( as well as revealing ) that in a society that purports to offer freedom and justice for all and that cherishes equality and ...
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... neutral endeavor . In fact , as I argue throughout this book , the ways in which literacy is defined both in society and in our educational insti- tutions is highly political . This fact , I would suggest , can no longer be ignored . As ...
... neutral endeavor . In fact , as I argue throughout this book , the ways in which literacy is defined both in society and in our educational insti- tutions is highly political . This fact , I would suggest , can no longer be ignored . As ...
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... neutral terms , as the ability to read and write , in pragmatic terms literacy is no longer construed so ... neutral . I examine how certain Eurocentric perspectives have become embedded in both educa- tional research and literacy ...
... neutral terms , as the ability to read and write , in pragmatic terms literacy is no longer construed so ... neutral . I examine how certain Eurocentric perspectives have become embedded in both educa- tional research and literacy ...
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... neutral . THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONSTRUCTION OF LITERACY To understand literacy as both a social and a cultural process , it is important to examine theoretical perspectives concerning language acquisition and use . Popular notions of ...
... neutral . THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONSTRUCTION OF LITERACY To understand literacy as both a social and a cultural process , it is important to examine theoretical perspectives concerning language acquisition and use . Popular notions of ...
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... neutral decoding / encoding processes . The possession of reading and writing skills facilitates the transmission of information , yet does not demand critical reflection . The functionalist perspective , therefore , allows individuals ...
... neutral decoding / encoding processes . The possession of reading and writing skills facilitates the transmission of information , yet does not demand critical reflection . The functionalist perspective , therefore , allows individuals ...
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