Critical Literacy

Context, Research, and Practice in the K-12 Classroom

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods
Cover of the book Critical Literacy by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean, SAGE Publications
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean ISBN: 9781452236414
Publisher: SAGE Publications Publication: January 18, 2007
Imprint: SAGE Publications, Inc Language: English
Author: Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
ISBN: 9781452236414
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication: January 18, 2007
Imprint: SAGE Publications, Inc
Language: English

"This is an excellent text. I particularly liked how the authors share examples of critical literacy throughout the book, especially with digital and multimedia texts."

—Peter McDermott, The Sage Colleges

"Through realistic discussion of how text shapes us and is shaped by us, Critical Literacy provides pre- and in-service teachers with concrete ways to engage in critical literacy practices with children from elementary through high school."

—Cheryl A. Kreutter, St. John Fisher College

…a unique, practical critical literacy text with concrete examples and theoretical tools for pre- and in-service teachers

Authors Lisa Patel Stevens and Thomas W. Bean explore the historical and political foundations of critical literacy and present a comprehensive examination of its uses for K-12 classroom practice.

Key Features:

· Focuses on the nexus of critical literacy theory and practice through real classroom examples, vignettes, and conversations among teachers and teacher educators

· Illustrates how critical literacy practices are enacted in the classroom at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

· Offers step-by-step teaching strategies for implementing critical literacy in K-12 classrooms at different paces, depending on existing curriculum

Intended Audience:

This is an excellent supplemental text for a variety of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in education departments on how to teach reading and writing. This text will also appeal to instructors and students exploring issues of representation, linguistics, and critical deconstruction.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"This is an excellent text. I particularly liked how the authors share examples of critical literacy throughout the book, especially with digital and multimedia texts."

—Peter McDermott, The Sage Colleges

"Through realistic discussion of how text shapes us and is shaped by us, Critical Literacy provides pre- and in-service teachers with concrete ways to engage in critical literacy practices with children from elementary through high school."

—Cheryl A. Kreutter, St. John Fisher College

…a unique, practical critical literacy text with concrete examples and theoretical tools for pre- and in-service teachers

Authors Lisa Patel Stevens and Thomas W. Bean explore the historical and political foundations of critical literacy and present a comprehensive examination of its uses for K-12 classroom practice.

Key Features:

· Focuses on the nexus of critical literacy theory and practice through real classroom examples, vignettes, and conversations among teachers and teacher educators

· Illustrates how critical literacy practices are enacted in the classroom at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

· Offers step-by-step teaching strategies for implementing critical literacy in K-12 classrooms at different paces, depending on existing curriculum

Intended Audience:

This is an excellent supplemental text for a variety of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in education departments on how to teach reading and writing. This text will also appeal to instructors and students exploring issues of representation, linguistics, and critical deconstruction.

More books from SAGE Publications

Cover of the book Health Promotion and Wellbeing in People with Mental Health Problems by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Environment and Development by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Economy/Society by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Growth, Equity, Environment and Population by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Key Issues for Counselling in Action by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book A Critical Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Being Muslim and Working for Peace by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book A Quick Guide to Special Needs and Disabilities by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Creating Small Schools by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Self-Leadership by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Ethnography by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Clinical Mental Health Counseling by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book What Every Teacher Should Know About Diverse Learners by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Common Core for the Not-So-Common Learner, Grades 6-12 by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
Cover of the book Managing Quality in Qualitative Research by Dr. Lisa Patel Stevens, Thomas W. Bean
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy