Considering Literacy Reading and Writing the Educational Experience

Name: Considering Literacy Reading and Writing the Educational Experience
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ISBN: 9780321113382

ISBN-10: 0321113381

ISBN-13: 9780321113382

Edition: 2006

Authors: Linda Adler-Kassner

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Showing the important connection between education and Literacy, this collection of writing assignments and readings encourage readers to think about their experiences in college. Writing Assignments provide a flexible structure and help students practice writing strategies and make connections between familiar and new writing strategies. Readings provide a variety of approaches to literacy and encourage students to think creatively and innovatively about how they and others define " education" and " literacy." Included are narratives, analytical pieces, and essays. College students wanting to improve their writing skills.

Book details

List price: $99.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 11/22/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 6.25" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.078
Language: English



Introduction for Instructors


About This Book: Approaches and Assignments


"Reading: Words and Images"


"Getting" reading


Reading questions


Strategic reading


Reading images


Assignments


"Learning from Self" Assignments


Expectations and Experiences


Influencing Your Literacy Development


The Purposes of Schooling


Why Are You Here?


"Your" Campus


Your Literacy History and Its Significance


Your Literacy Development


"Learning from Others" Assignments


What's the Purpose of Education and Literacy


Literacy Practices and Schooling


Testing Definitions: Dominant and Vernacular Literacies


What Counts as "Learning" and for Whom?


How Is Literacy/Education Defined by You and by Others?


Community Literacies


"Learning Through Research" Assignments


Debating the Purpose of School


Representing the College Experience


Designing Assessments


What Counts, for What, and Who Says?


Analyzing Literacy Experiences


Positive Learning Experiences


What's Taught and Why