Unlocking Literacy

A Guide for Teachers

Robert Fisher, Mary Williams

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David Fulton Publishers Ltd
31 January 2006

Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: English language & literacy; Languages & ESL; English as a Second Language

Series: Unlocking Series

An edited collection describing key issues in supporting literacy development, this book helps to 'unlock' the mysteries behind helping children learn to read, write, speak and listen. It explores ways to help children develop their skills in literacy, thinking and learning, and shows how literacy teaching can be used creatively and imaginatively with children of all ages and abilities. The new edition of this well-known text:

reflects the importance of creativity and the new Primary Strategy offers approaches to teaching literacy that accord with and beyond the literacy hour includes coverage of the Foundation Stage curriculum in every chapter covers the inclusion agenda and supporting EAL pupils highlights the importance of popular culture and visual literacy in children's lives.

Interweaving pedagogy with theory and practical suggestions, this book is firmly based in classroom and academic research to support both trainee and practising teacher in the realities of teaching and learning in literacy.

By: Robert Fisher, Mary Williams
Imprint: David Fulton Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd New edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781843123866
ISBN 10: 184312386X
Series: Unlocking Series
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 31 January 2006
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Creative Ways to Share Reading. Using Poetry With Young Children. Using Poetry With Older Children. Word Level Work Including Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling. Teaching Grammar and Knowledge About Language. Learning to Write and Writing to Learn. Drama. Speaking and Listening. Inclusion and EAL. ICT - Incredibly Creative Tools. Visual Literacy and Multimedia. Planning and Assessing Progress in Literacy

Robert Fisher is Professor of Education at Brunel University; Mary Williams is Senior Research fellow at Brunel University and Educational Consultant.