Exploring Literacies [electronic resource] : Theory, Research and Practice /
de Silva Joyce, Helen.author.
Feez, Susan.author.
This book is a guide to current research and debate in the field of literacies practice and education. It provides both an historical and lifespan view of the field as well as an overview of research methodologies with first-hand examples from a range of researchers involved in literacy research.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: -- Author Preface -- Series Preface -- PART I: LITERACIES EDUCATION: THE LANDSCAPES OF LITERACY STUDIES -- Introduction -- 1. Literacy: A Field of Evolving Terms, Definitions and Educational Approaches -- 2. Studies of Literacy across Time and across Disciplines -- PART II: LIFESPAN LITERACIES -- Introduction -- 3. Literacy from Home to School -- 4. Literacy at School -- 5. Literacy in Adult Life: Community, Further Education and Work -- PART III: LITERACY - A CONTINUING PROJECT -- Introduction -- 6. Researching Literacy - A Methodological Map -- 7. Researcher Voices.
This book is a guide to current research and debate in the field of literacies practice and education. It provides both an historical and lifespan view of the field as well as an overview of research methodologies with first-hand examples from a range of researchers involved in literacy research.
Teaching.
Language and education.
Linguistics.
Literacy.
Language and languages—Study and teaching.
Applied linguistics.
Teaching and Teacher Education.
Language Education.
Linguistics, general.
Literacy.
Language Teaching.
Applied Linguistics.