The Literacy Wars

Download or read book The Literacy Wars written by Ilana Snyder and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing comparisons with the United Kingdom and the United States, this educational reference details the often bitter disagreements that occur in Australia between the critics who want to reclaim old ways of teaching literacy and the educators who emphasize the possibilities for creative change. It illustrates the strong beliefs, deep divisions, and politicization of the debate, which has repercussions for policy decisions and funding. An essential reference for anyone involved with literacy education, this contention explains that the challenge facing li.