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Morrison, Frederick J.

Improving Literacy in America : Guidelines from Research. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (241 pages) - Current Perspectives in Psychology Series . - Current Perspectives in Psychology Series .

Intro -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- I-INTRODUCTION -- 1. The Scope of the Problem -- II-BEFORE CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL -- 2. Sociocultural Factors -- 3. Early Childcare and Preschool -- 4. Parenting -- 5. The Role of Children in Literacy Development -- III-ONCE CHILDREN GET TO SCHOOL -- 6. The Classroom: Teaching and Learning -- 7. Teacher Qualifications, Training, and Knowledge -- IV-HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE -- 8. The "Perfect Educational Storm -- V-GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVEMENT -- 9. Improving Literacy in America -- References -- Index.

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ISBN: 9780300130256

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Literacy -- United States -- Psychological aspects.
Literacy -- Social aspects -- United States.
Language arts (Primary) -- United States.
Readiness for school -- United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: LC151.M69 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 372.6/0973