Exploring Literacies: Theory, Research and Practice (Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics)

De Silva Joyce, Helen; Feez, Susan

ISBN 10: 0230545394 / ISBN 13: 9780230545397

Published by MacMillan, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exploring Literacies: Theory, Research and Practice (Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics)
• Publisher: MacMillan
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230545394
• ISBN 13: 9780230545397
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book is a guide to current research and debate in the field of literacies practice and education. It provides both an historical and lifespan view of the field as well as an overview of research methodologies with first-hand examples from a range of researchers involved in literacy research.

About the Author

Helen de Silva Joyce is Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Education, University of New England, Australia, and was previously Director of Community and Migrant in the NSW Department of Education and Training for over ten years. Her expertise is in the area of language research and education. She is the author and editor of many language education resources for all sectors of education, including four recent books on visual literacy and multimodality.

Susan Feez is Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, University of New England, Australia. After many years working as a classroom teacher, Susan now teaches and researches in the field of English, languages and literacies education, and in Montessori education. In collaboration with colleagues she also develops resources for classroom teachers.