{"product_id":"adult-literacy-as-social-practice-uta-papen-9780415353779","title":"Adult Literacy as Social Practice: More Than Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a radically new perspective on reading, writing and mathematics for adults, this refreshing and challenging book shows how teachers and curriculum developers have much to gain from understanding the role of literacy in learners' lives, bringing in their families, social networks and jobs. Looking at the practicalities of how teachers and students can work with social practice in mind, \u003cem\u003eAdult Literacy as Social Practice \u003c\/em\u003eis particularly focused on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* how a social theory of literacy and numeracy compares with other theoretical perspectives\u003cbr\u003e* how to analyze reading and writing in everyday life using the concepts of social literacy as analytical tools, and what this tells us about learners' teaching needs\u003cbr\u003e* what is actually happening in adult basic education and how literacy is really being taught\u003cbr\u003e* professional development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith major policy initiatives coming into force, this is the essential guide for teachers and curriculum developers through this area, offering one-stop coverage of the key concepts without the need for finding materials from far-scattered sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Uta Papen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415353777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415353779\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.22h x 6.28w x 0.39d","brand":"Uta Papen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48742260441343,"sku":"9780415353779","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/adult-literacy-as-social-practice-uta-papen-9780415353779","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}