Presents research into the differences in boy's and girl's experiences of the reading and writing curriculum at home and in school. The book is presented in three sections: an outline of the theoretical debates on gender difference and academic achievement; a description of the research into these issues conducted by the author; and an analysis of the author's findings. In discussing the outcome of her research, the author aims to highlight further areas for more detailed study and makes recommendations for the development of literacy policies, which cross curriculum boundaries in schools.
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Presents research into the differences in boys' and girls' experiences of the reading and writing curriculum at home and in school. The book includes an outline of the theoretical debates on gender difference and academic achievement.
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Part 1 Considering gender and literacy research: the influence of gender on schooling; the teaching of reading and writing in school and its legacy. Part 2 The research evidence: a choice of narrative pleasures; how do they read?; reading beyond the pleasure principle; reading into writing. Part 3 Analysis and recommendations: making connections from fieldwork to practice.
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ISBN
9780750706612
Publisert
1997-02-28
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Vekt
340 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224

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