Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society
Exploring a social model of literacy
By Gordon Ade-Ojo, Vicky Duckworth | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
This volume makes a timely contribution to our understanding of literacy as a multi-faceted, complexly situated activity. Each chapter provides the reader with a fresh perspective into a different site for literate behaviour, approaches, design and relationships, and offers an exploration into the use of literacy theories to inform policy and practice, particularly in regard to curriculum.
Bringing together international experts in the field, the contributing authors represent a wide variety of theoretical and research perspectives which cover literacy in various forms, including:
• transformative literacy
• survey literacy
• academic literacies
• information literacy in the workplace
• digital literacy.
Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society suggests that literacy curriculum needs to evolve from its current perspective if it is to cater for the demands of the 21st century contemporary globalised society. The book will be of key interest to researchers and academics in the fields of education, curriculum studies and the sociology of education, as well as to policy makers and literacy specialists.
Editions of Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317807407
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- ISBN 9781317807414
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This volume makes a timely contribution to our understanding of literacy as a multi-faceted, complexly situated activity. Each chapter provides the reader with a fresh perspective into a different site for literate behaviour, approaches, design and relationships, and offers an exploration into the use of literacy theories to inform policy and practice, particularly in regard to curriculum.
Bringing together international experts in the field, the contributing authors represent a wide variety of theoretical and research perspectives which cover literacy in various forms, including:
• transformative literacy
• survey literacy
• academic literacies
• information literacy in the workplace
• digital literacy.
Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society suggests that literacy curriculum needs to evolve from its current perspective if it is to cater for the demands of the 21st century contemporary globalised society. The book will be of key interest to researchers and academics in the fields of education, curriculum studies and the sociology of education, as well as to policy makers and literacy specialists.
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What is Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society about?
This volume makes a timely contribution to our understanding of literacy as a multi-faceted, complexly situated activity. Each chapter provides the reader with a fresh perspective into a different site for literate behaviour, approaches, design and relationships, and offers an exploration into the use of literacy theories to inform policy and practice, particularly in regard to curriculum.
Bringing together international experts in the field, the contributing authors represent a wide variety of theoretical and research perspectives which cover literacy in various forms, including:
• transformative literacy
• survey literacy
• academic literacies
• information literacy in the workplace
• digital literacy.
Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society suggests that literacy curriculum needs to evolve from its current perspective if it is to cater for the demands of the 21st century contemporary globalised society. The book will be of key interest to researchers and academics in the fields of education, curriculum studies and the sociology of education, as well as to policy makers and literacy specialists.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Philosophy and theory of education > Moral and social purpose of education
Where can I read a sample of Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317807407
Is Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Research in Education
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society?
Gordon Ade-Ojo, Vicky Duckworth
Who is the Publisher of the book Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Landscapes of Specific Literacies in Contemporary Society is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317807407) and pdf(ISBN 9781317807414)