Overview
University students and faculty, scholars, classroom teachers, reading specialists, and administrators will find this book a necessary addition to their bookshelves. Drawing from input from hundreds of members of the reading profession and related disciplines, The Literacy Dictionary defines reading and literacy-related terms, as well as vocabulary from other areas that contribute to the study of reading. Definitions represent both technical and non-technical perspectives on vocabulary used in the classroom and in the research arena. Selected terms include citations for further illustration, and leading professionals address certain controversial words and phrases.Synopsis
University students and faculty, scholars, classroom teachers, reading specialists, and administrators will find this book a necessary addition to their bookshelves. Drawing from input from hundreds of members of the reading profession and related disciplines, The Literacy Dictionary defines reading and literacy-related terms, as well as vocabulary from other areas that contribute to the study of reading. Definitions represent both technical and non-technical perspectives on vocabulary used in the classroom and in the research arena. Selected terms include citations for further illustration, and leading professionals address certain controversial words and phrases.