Edelsky 1991

Edelsky, Carole. 1991.With literacy and justice for all: Rethinking the social in language and education.Critical perspectives on literacy and education. London: Falmer. 189 pages. 1850006652. Location: Dallas SIL Library 374 E22. Interest level: lay specialist.

Collaborates with others in studies and essays.

Part 1 deals with assumptions and practice of bilingual education in the United States, and underlying sociolinguistic issues.

Part 2 deals with whole language in theory and practice. Sees teachers as "reclaiming their professional autonomy" and sees children as competent. Emphasizes productive activity, problem posing and analysis, and critical thinking, as opposed to skills practice and standardized testing.

Questions how to educate people regarding social justice issues. States that "whole language opposes social stratification and promotes an egalitarian social order" (page 164).

• Bibliography module: Edelsky 1991
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• In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
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