In an era characterized by the rapid evolution of the concept of
literacy, the Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy Through the
Communicative and Visual Arts focuses on multiple ways in which
learners gain access to knowledge and skills. The handbook explores
the possibilities of broadening current conceptualizations of
literacy to include the full array of the communicative arts
(reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing) and to focus on
the visual arts of drama, dance, film, art, video, and computer
technology. The communicative and visual arts encompass everything
from novels and theatrical performances to movies and video games.
In today's world, new methods for transmitting information have
been developed that include music, graphics, sound effects, smells,
and animations. While these methods have been used by television
shows and multimedia products, they often represent an unexplored
resource in the field of education. By broadening our uses of these
media, formats, and genres, a greater number of students will be
motivated to see themselves as learners. In 64 chapters, organized
in seven sections, teachers and other leading authorities in the
field of literacy provide direction for the future: I. Theoretical
Bases for Communicative and Visual Arts Teaching Paul Messaris,
Section Editor II. Methods of Inquiry in Communicative and Visual
Arts Teaching Donna Alvermann, Section Editor III. Research on
Language Learners in Families, Communities, and Classrooms Vicki
Chou, Section Editor IV. Research on Language Teachers: Conditions
and Contexts Dorothy Strickland, Section Editor V. Expanding
Instructional Environments: Teaching, Learning, and Assessing the
Communicative and Visual Arts Nancy Roser, Section Editor VI.
Research Perspectives on the Curricular, Extracurricular, and
Policy Perspectives James Squire, Section Editor VII. Voices from
the Field Bernice Cullinan and Lee Galda, Section Editors The
International Reading Association has compiled in the Handbook of
Research on Teaching Literacy Through the Communicative and Visual
Arts an indispensable set of papers for educators that will enable
them to conceptualize literacy in much broader contexts than ever
before. The information contained in this volume will be extremely
useful in planning literacy programs for our students for today and
tomorrow.
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