Meeting Difficulties in Literacy Development: Research, Policy and Practice

by Janice Wearmouth, Janet Soler, Gavin Reid

Addressing the sensitive issue of difficulties in literacy development this practical book outlines what is meant by 'literacy' and the barriers to literacy development such as social class, ethnicity, culture and gender. It emphasises practical strategies and programmes to help reduce these barriers at school, family and community levels. Throughout, the highly qualified team of authors relate cognitive, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415304709
• ISBN13: 9780415304702
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 8.8"