Popular Literacies, Childhood and Schooling

This bold, forward-thinking text offers a clear rationale for the development of curricula and pedagogy that will reflect young people’s in-school and out-of-school popular culture practices. By providing a sound theoretical framework and addressing popular culture and new technologies in the context of literacy teacher education, this book marks a significant step forward in literacy teaching and learning. It takes a cross-disciplinary approach and brings together contributions from some of the world’s leading figures in the field. Topics addressed include: <ul>
<li>children’s popular culture in the home</li> <li>informal literacies and pedagogic discourse</li> <li>new technologies and popular culture in children’s everyday lives</li> <li>teachers working with popular culture in the classroom.</li>
</ul> This book illustrates the way in which literacy is evolving through popular culture and new technology and is an influential read for teachers, students, researchers and policy makers.

Marsh, Jackie

Millard, Elaine

Children's Books

Routledge

This bold, forward-thinking text offers a clear rationale for the development of curricula and pedagogy that will reflect young people’s in-school and out-of-school popular culture practices.  By providing a sound theoretical framework and addressing popular culture and new technologies in the context of literacy teacher education, this book marks a significant step forward in literacy teaching and learning. It takes a cross-disciplinary approach and brings together contributions from some of the world’s leading figures in the field. Topics addressed include:  children’s popular culture in the home informal literacies and pedagogic discourse new technologies and popular culture in children’s everyday lives teachers working with popular culture in the classroom.  This book illustrates the way in which literacy is evolving through popular culture and new technology and is an influential read for teachers, students, researchers and policy makers.

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Differently Literate: Boys, Girls and the Schooling of Literacy

Presents research into the differences in boy's and girl's experiences of the reading and writing curriculum at home and in school. The book is presented in three sections: an outline of the theoretical debates on gender difference and academic achievement; a description of the research into these issues conducted by the author; and an analysis of the author's findings. In discussing the outcome of her research, the author aims to highlight further areas for more detailed study and makes recommendations for the development of literacy policies, which cross curriculum boundaries in schools.

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Presents research into the differences in boy's and girl's experiences of the reading and writing curriculum at home and in school. The book is presented in three sections: an outline of the theoretical debates on gender difference and academic achievement; a description of the research into these issues conducted by the author; and an analysis of the author's findings. In discussing the outcome of her research, the author aims to highlight further areas for more detailed study and makes recommendations for the development of literacy policies, which cross curriculum boundaries in schools.

Book by Mills, Sara, Pearce, Lynne, Spaull, Sue, Millard, Elaine

Feminist Readings/Feminists Reading

Mills, Sara

Spaull, Sue

Pearce,Lynne

Univ of Virginia Pr

A text that focuses on feminist literary theory.

This book describes a British model of innovative creative teaching and curriculum change that successfully engaged the students in creative learning and earned the secondary schools involved the Creative Partnerships award of Schools of Creativity status. It is based on an independent two-year research study in the two schools. It describes:* the cross-curricular thematic projects* the drama-based pedagogy on which it is based* the bringing together of students’ experiences, real-life issues and the academic curriculum* exciting perspectives on creativity, personal learning, citizenship and emotional aspects of learning* practical guidance based on what the students and teachers say* sound theoretically-informed pedagogy which enables schools to reinvigorate students and teachers while meeting attainment targetsWith its vision and inspiration plus practical teaching strategies, the book is for everyone involved in secondary education, principally the teachers and headteachers, policy makers and HEI programs for initial teacher training and professional development in education The authors are the principal researchers of the research study on which the book is based.The book also has contributions from Maria Gee, Debra Kidd and the headteachers of the schools, Tim Boyes and Matthew Milburn.

Remaking the Curriculum: Re-Engaging Young People in Secondary School

Fautley, Martin

Hatcher, Richard

Education & Teaching

Trentham Books

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Popular Literacies, Childhood and Schooling

Popular Literacies, Childhood and Schooling

Differently Literate: Boys, Girls and the Schooling of Literacy

Differently Literate: Boys, Girls and the Schooling of Literacy

Feminist Readings/Feminists Reading

Feminist Readings/Feminists Reading

Differently Literate: Boys, Girls and the Schooling of Literacy

Remaking the Curriculum: Re-Engaging Young People in Secondary School