Building Literate Communities: In Conversation with Sheridan Blau

by (Buchan) Kelly, Kathleen
ISBN: 9780814102244
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Building Literate Communities: In Conversation with Sheridan Blau offers a rich collection of essays that honors and extends the contributions of Sheridan Blau to the fields of English education. It is required reading for educators and researchers committed to advancing learning, instruction, and practice. It is an essential resource for anyone invested in writing studies, literature instruction, literacy, or teacher education.

Blau and his work invite all of us into a conversation about how to best serve learner needs. This volume demonstrates the beauty of and need for building literate communities through collaboration, discussion, and action.

This collection includes:

  • An account of Blau's impact: Learn how Blau's work has influenced communities of students, teachers, and scholars since the 1960s, promoting a richer, more collaborative approach to literacy learning and education.
  • An in-depth examination of key issues in English education: Explore how Blau's principles and practices continue to inform fields such as Composition and Literature Studies, Professional Learning, and Mentorship. Read about Blau's leadership and legacy in the work of Professional Communities--including both the National Writing Project (NWP) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
  • New work from leading voices in writing and literacy studies: Hear from scholars in the field about both the history of and projected future for English education.
  • Inspiration and support for new and veteran educators: Wade into current pedagogical debates and discover innovative approaches to meet the needs of students and teachers in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: (Buchan) Kelly, Kathleen
  • ISBN: 9780814102244
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.90
  • Number Of Pages: 336
  • Publication Year: 2025
Language: English

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