Literacy and Deafness: The Development of Reading, Writing, and Literate Thought [FACSIMILE] (Paperback)

by Peter V. Paul (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The development of literacy (reading and writing skills) is important for success in school and mainstream society. Some might argue, however, that literacy skills are not necessary for the development of literate thought (the ability to think critically and reflectively). This book provides some insights into the relationship between literacy and literate thought. In the first few chapters, readers are introduced to major perspectives on literacy, the role of teaching, deafness, research on both hearing and deaf students and the development of writing on these students. It continues with an overview of the major tenets of the literary critical perspective, an overview of the theory and research and teaching literacy to ESL students. The book winds down with reform assessment and the argument that educators need to consider alternative measures of achievement. All educators, but especially those with hearing-impaired students, deaf interpreters, and speech pathologists.

From the Back Cover
Key Benefit: The development of literacy (reading and writing skills) is important for success in school and mainstream society. Some might argue, however, that literacy skills are not necessary for the development of literate thought (the ability to think critically and reflectively). This book provides some insights into the relationship between literacy and literate thought. Key Topics: In the first few chapters, readers are introduced to major perspectives on literacy, the role of teaching, deafness, research on both hearing and deaf students and the development of writing on these students. It continues with an overview of the major tenets of the literary critical perspective, an overview of the theory and research and teaching literacy to ESL students. The book winds down with reform assessment and the argument that educators need to consider alternative measures of achievement. Market: All educators, but especially those with hearing-impaired students, deaf interpreters, and speech pathologists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 358 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; Facsimile edition (August 23, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205175767
• ISBN-13: 978-0205175765
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,618,188 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #53 in

  Books > Nonfiction > Education > Special Education > Hearing-Impaired

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not for a general audience, April 24, 2000

By A Customer

This book is packed full of research reviews, and some may want to take the time to read through these along with other current research and then formulate their own ideas regarding literacy and Deafness.

However, for the person seeking straight-forward information and easy-to-understand practical suggestions, this is NOT the book!

A key researcher in his field, one does not doubt the author's expertise. Perhaps future versions will prove more user-friendly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent meta-analysis, October 8, 2002

By A Customer

This book is a compilation of the current research regarding deafness and literacy. This book is geared toward researchers and educators. It is very extensive in nature and contains information necessary to properly educate Deaf children for improved literacy outcomes. Previous reviews of this book have been harsh, I do not know what the purpose of this information was for other reviewers, but all educators of the Deaf should read and know this information. We have (as educators) have been using outdated "user-friendly" and "easy to understand" information regarding deaf-education. It's time to start challenging ourselves and our students.
I would recommend this book for all educators and interpreters of Deaf children.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Literacy and deafness, December 23, 1999

By A Customer

This book uses very difficult language. It is not easy reading. I found that the author use of language was hard to understand.