Language Arts & Disciplines Literacy
Perspectives on Multiple Literacies
International Conversations
- Publisher
- Brush Education
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2008
- Category
- Literacy
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550593624
- Publish Date
- Jan 2008
- List Price
- $24.95
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Out of print
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Description
Perspectives on Multiple Literacies helps to define the contours and implications of multiple literacies theory. This theory invites us to recognize that literacy is best understood as a plurality of literacies that enable us to read both ourselves and our world. These literacies shape us. Our ability to access, use, and think critically about many kinds of literacies affects our well-being along with that of our communities.
This compact book draws upon an international group of scholars to apply these insights to several global and local issues. Their work spans across the topics of work, technology, education, community, family, and more. Several authors discuss the effect of multiple literacies on the social and cultural issues in francophone minorities. Others examine how a theory of multiple literacies might change how we teach, whether the subject be science, math, or peace education. Still others reflect upon the impact of technology on various literacies.