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Morrison, Frederick J.

Improving literacy in America : guidelines from research / Frederick J. Morrison, Heather J. Bachman, and Carol McDonald Connor. - New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2005. - 1 online resource (xi, 227 pages) : illustrations - Current perspectives in psychology. . - Current perspectives in psychology. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-215) and index.

The scope of the problem -- Sociocultural factors -- Early childcare and preschool -- Parenting -- The role of children in literacy development -- The classroom : teaching and learning -- Teacher qualifications, training, and knowledge -- The "perfect educational storm" -- Improving literacy in America.

Improving literacy requires an understanding of complex & interrelated social issues that shape a child's learning.

ISBN: 9780300130256 0300130252 1281722057 9781281722058 9780300106459 0300106459 (cloth ; alk. paper)

Source: 22573/ctt111p3g JSTOR

LCCN:

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA508924 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013099512 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Literacy--Psychological aspects.--United States
Literacy--Social aspects--United States.
Language arts (Primary)--United States.
Readiness for school--United States.
Arts du langage (Primaire)--États-Unis.
Aptitude à la scolarité--États-Unis.
EDUCATION--Elementary.
EDUCATION--General.
Language arts (Primary)
Literacy--Psychological aspects.
Literacy--Social aspects.
Readiness for school.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Computer network resources.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: LC151 / .M69 2005eb

Dewey Class. No.: 372.6/0973