Literacy, Language, and Community Publishing
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Author Description
Literacy, Language and Community Publishing brings together theoretical and practical debates from adult literacy and language education with those of creative writing and community publishing work. Illustrated by accounts of firsthand experience, each chapter focuses on the practical business of achieving good learning and development opportunities for women and men of all ages. Whether working with refugees seeking confidence in spoken English, elderly people reflecting on life experience, or basic education students wishing to 'improve' their literacy, the principle with which the writers are engaged is that of democracy - a process which has lessons both uncomfortable and exciting for educators, as well as for learners. In direct opposition to current imperatives to standardisation and 'standards', the writers in this book argue for the effectiveness of deeper and more generous approaches to literacy and language: approaches which are at the heart of the community publishing movement in the UK.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the intersection of adult literacy and language education with community publishing practices. It draws on firsthand experiences to explore how to create effective learning and development opportunities for diverse adult learners, including refugees, the elderly, and basic education students. The core principle guiding these efforts is democracy, challenging current standardization trends by advocating for deeper, more inclusive approaches to literacy and language that are central to the community publishing movement in the UK.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Exploration of theoretical and practical debates in adult literacy and language education.
- Integration of creative writing and community publishing work.
- Accounts of firsthand experience from practitioners.
- Focus on achieving good learning and development opportunities for adults of all ages.
- Case studies involving refugees, elderly individuals, and basic education students.
- Emphasis on democratic principles in education and publishing.
- Argument for deeper and more generous approaches to literacy and language.
- Connection to the community publishing movement in the UK.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is positioned as a critical examination of educational and publishing practices, advocating for a democratic and inclusive approach to literacy and language learning. It challenges prevailing standards by highlighting the value of community-driven initiatives. The content suggests a focus on practical application and theoretical grounding, aiming to inform educators and learners alike about the potential of community publishing to foster deeper engagement with literacy and language.
Page Count:
204
Publication Date:
1995-01-01
ISBN-10:
1853592803
Non-Fiction
Sociology
Community Development
Adult Literacy
Education
Creative writing
Community Tags
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