Luminous Literacies shares examples of teachers and educators using local knowledge to illustrate literacy engagement and curriculum-making through scholarly accounts of experiences in teacher preparation courses, classrooms, and other community spaces in New Mexico.

Literacies and Technologies welcomes students into the world of critical thinking and college-level writing. This reader encourages students to explore the relationship between literacy and technology and the implications of that relationship on their culture and on their own lives at a time of rapid social and technological change. This reader is intended to help foster a reflective and critical perspective on literacy and to facilitate students' development as effective and informed writers and readers.

'Because it includes new research and guidelines, the book's not just excellent for students but very useful for pre-school practitioners across the board. Highly recommended!' - SureStart Magazine Designed for the needs of the foundation degree and early childhood studies student, this easy-to -use text gives comprehensive coverage of all aspects of your early childhood course. Written by experts in the field, theory is clearly explained in terms of classroom practice. Included are sections on: - You and your learning - Working with children - Understanding child development - 0-3 Years - Key Stage 1 - Professional Development - Leading and Managing Each chapter includes case studies, exercises for further study, a useful glossary of key terms, and suggestions for further reading. Tina Bruce is a freelance consultant and visiting professor at the London Metropolitan University

A world list of books in the English language.

This text covers the history of children's books, themes in children's books, genres, conventions of children's books, their basic elements, the creative process, and how to teach using children's books. A strong emphasis is placed on multiculturalism and practical experiences throughout.

Abstracts of dissertations available on microfilm or as xerographic reproductions.