This book is based on a qualitative case study that uses Vygotskian
sociocultural theory and Freirean critical theory to explore the
perspectives of elementary teachers on the impact of transience on
literacy. The teachers stories highlight how the literacy
achievement and the life chances of many economically
disadvantaged, linguistic, and racial minority students are being
curtailed and threatened by frequent, non-routine, non-grade
promotional school changes. The teachers perceived that transience
has a deleterious effect on the oral language, reading, and writing
development of students in elementary schools with high levels of
transience. The study reveals both the macro and the micro-level
dynamics of transient students' language and literacy learning and
demonstrates that the schooling and literacy education of transient
students is a social and political issue, and a matter of social
justice for those who have little and need much more. The study
presents a number of specific recommendations to respond to the
challenges associated with the perceived negative impact of
transience on literacy.
General
Imprint: |
VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
October 2008 |
First published: |
October 2008 |
Authors: |
Barbara McNeil
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-639-08617-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
LSN: |
3-639-08617-1 |
Barcode: |
9783639086171 |
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