Handbook of Research on Literacy and Diversity [Hardcover]

Lesley Mandel Morrow PhD (Editor), Robert Rueda Phd (Editor), Diane Lapp EdD (Editor), Eric J. Cooper PhD (Afterword), Edmund W. Gordon (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1606232460 | ISBN-13: 978-1606232460 | Publication Date: April 14, 2009 | Edition: 1

This is the first research handbook to address all dimensions of diversity that have an impact on literacy achievement. Leading experts examine how teaching and learning intersect with cultural and language differences and socioeconomic disparities in today's increasingly diverse schools and communities. The volume weaves compelling research findings together with theory, policy considerations, and discussions of exemplary instructional practices. It offers fresh perspectives on such topics as family literacy, multiliteracies, drawing on cultural resources in the classroom, factors that promote success in high-poverty schools, equity issues, and ways to teach specific literacy skills. The concluding section provides crucial recommendations for teacher preparation and professional development.

Editorial Reviews

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"Powerful. The editors have brought together brilliant researchers who make a tremendous contribution to building knowledge about instruction that capitalizes on students' social and cultural contexts. Perhaps most important, they point the way toward taking action that is evidence based and holds potential for making a difference in the literacy lives of our students."--Victoria J. Risko, EdD, Department of Teaching and Learning, Vanderbilt University

 

"A much-needed resource, this handbook addresses both the promises and challenges of working with the richly diverse students attending schools today. Respected scholars provide thorough overviews of existing research and theory, highlight what is still to be learned, and offer recommendations for educational policy and practice. Readers will find the focus on English language learners, minority students, and other marginalized groups particularly useful. This volume should be added to the reference shelves of all literacy researchers, and can offer a strong grounding for graduate coursework."--Kristen H. Perry, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kentucky

 

"This comprehensive volume challenges the deficit model of diversity and argues for a resource orientation toward difference that is essential to effective teaching for minority children. The book covers a wide range of critical concerns related to literacy and diversity, including policy issues, theoretical developments, instructional strategies, assessment, multiple literacies, social attitudes, and formal and informal learning. Addressing the complexities of the topic in a way that is invaluable, this is an important resource for teacher educators, graduate students, and university researchers, as well as inservice teachers."--Guofang Li, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University

About the Author

Lesley Mandel Morrow, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Literacy and Chair of the Department of Learning and Teaching at the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Her research interests include early literacy development and the organization and management of language arts programs. Widely published, Dr. Morrow is a recipient of the International Reading Association’s Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award and the William S. Gray Citation of Merit, among many other honors, and is a member of the Reading Hall of Fame.

 

Robert Rueda, PhD, is Professor of Psychology in Education at the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California. His research centers on sociocultural processes in classroom learning, motivation, and instruction, with a focus on reading and literacy in English language learners and students in at-risk conditions. Dr. Rueda is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Educational Research Association, and served as associate editor of the American Educational Research Journal.

 

Diane Lapp, EdD, is Distinguished Professor of Education in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. Her major areas of research and instruction are issues related to struggling readers and their families who live in economically deprived urban settings. Widely published, Dr. Lapp has received numerous awards, including the International Reading Association’s Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award, and is a member of the Reading Hall of Fame.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 464 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (April 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606232460
• ISBN-13: 978-1606232460
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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