Teaching English Today

Advocating Change in the Secondary Curriculum

Donna E Alvermann editor John S Mayher editor Dorothy S Strickland editor Roberta F Hammett editor Gordon M Pradl editor Celia Genishi editor Barrie R C Barrell editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Teachers' College Press

Published:26th May '04

Should be back in stock very soon

Teaching English Today cover

This book offers a rare examination of the secondary English curriculum, focusing on current trends and looking pragmatically at reform initiatives. Providing both a review and a heads-up about what's new—or what should be new—in English classrooms, this accessible text:

  • Features essays from well-known educators and researchers, in the United States and Canada, who provide insight and offer a wide range of perspectives on today’s secondary English language arts education.
  • Challenges the field to re-conceptualize its purpose and value while urging language arts educators to rethink their practice.
  • Focuses on contemporary issues, including assessment, multiculturalism, critical literacy, expanding definitions of text and literacy, technology in the classroom, censorship, the power of mass media, and much more.
  • Raises pertinent questions about mandated curricula, high-stakes testing, conventional teaching practices, and teacher preparation.
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ISBN: 9780807744772

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 238g

168 pages