Literacy and Deafness: The Development of Reading, Writing, and Literate Thought
By Peter V. Paul.
Description
The development of literacy (reading and writing skills) is important for success in school and mainstream society. Some might argue, however, that literacy skills are not necessary for the development of literate thought (the ability to think critically and reflectively). This book provides some insights into the relationship between literacy and literate thought. In the first few chapters, readers are introduced to major perspectives on literacy, the role of teaching, deafness, research on both hearing and deaf students and the development of writing on these students. It continues w...
ISBN(s)
0205175767, 9780205175765
