Literacy Teaching and Learning in Rural Communities: Problematizing Stereotypes, Challenging Myths

Eckert, Lisa Schade (Editor)/ Alsup, Janet (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1138822337 / ISBN 13: 9781138822337

Published by Routledge, 2015

About this Item

160 pages. 9.29x6.26x0.71 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Literacy Teaching and Learning in Rural Communities: Problematizing Stereotypes, Challenging Myths
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138822337
• ISBN 13: 9781138822337
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.46 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

This definitive look at teaching English in rural secondary schools contests current definitions and discussions of rural education, examines their ideological and cultural foundations, and presents an alternative perspective that conceptualizes rural communities as diverse, unique, and conducive to pedagogical and personal growth in teaching and learning. Authentic narratives document individual teachers’ moments of struggle and success in learning to understand, value, and incorporate rural literacies and sensibilities into their curricula. The teachers‘ stories and the scholarly analysis of issues raised through them illuminate the unique challenges and rewards of teaching English in a rural school and offer helpful insights and knowledge for navigating the pedagogical landscape.

About the Author

Lisa Schade Eckert is Associate Professor of English at Northern Michigan University, USA.

Janet Alsup is Professor of English Education at the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Purdue University, USA.