Improving literacy in America : guidelines from research / / Frederick J. Morrison, Heather J. Bachman, and Carol McDonald Connor

• Autore: Morrison Frederick J
• Pubblicazione: New Haven, : Yale University Press, c2005
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (241 p.)
• Disciplina: 372.6/0973
• Soggetto topico: Literacy - United States - Psychological aspects; Literacy - Social aspects - United States; Language arts (Primary) - United States; Readiness for school - United States
• Altri autori: BachmanHeather J ConnorCarol McDonald
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-215) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front matter -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- 1. The Scope of the Problem -- 2. Sociocultural Factors -- 3. Early Childcare and Preschool -- 4. Parenting -- 5. The Role of Children in Literacy Development -- 6. The Classroom -- 7. Teacher Qualifications, Training, and Knowledge -- 8. The "Perfect Educational Storm" -- 9. Improving Literacy in America -- References -- Index
• Sommario/riassunto: An alarmingly high number of American students continue to lack proficiency in reading, math, and science. The various attempts to address this problem have all too often resulted in "silver bullet" solutions such as reducing class size or implementing voucher programs. But as the authors of this critically important book show, improving literacy also requires an understanding of complex and interrelated social issues that shape a child's learning. More than twenty years of research demonstrate that literacy success is determined by a combination of sociocultural forces including parenting, preschool, classroom instruction, and other factors that have a direct impact on a child's development. Here, Frederick J. Morrison, Heather J. Bachman, and Carol McDonald Connor present the most up-to-date research on the diverse factors that relate to a child's literacy development from preschool through early elementary school. Urging greater emphasis on the immediate sources of influence on children, the authors warn against simple, single solutions that ignore other pivotal aspects of the problem. In a concluding chapter, the authors propose seven specific recommendations for improving literacy-recommendations that can make a real difference in American education.
• Titolo autorizzato: Improving literacy in America
• ISBN: 1-281-72205-7; 9786611722050; 0-300-13025-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910820216403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Current perspectives in psychology.