Frame Work in Language and Literacy How Theory Informs Practice

by Duchan, Judith Felson

• ISBN13: 9781572309494
• ISBN10: 1572309490
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-11-04
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

Many therapies and instructional models have been developed for children who have difficulties with language and literacy. How do speech-language pathologists, teachers, and other school-based practitioners decide which of these practices to implement and why do conflicts arise between professionals from different disciplines? This important volume surveys a range of approaches to addressing children's language and literacy disabilities, focusing on the underlying interpretive concepts, or frames, that set different approaches apart. Written in an accessible style that links theory and practice, readers are guided to learn new methods, reflect on the frames that shape their existing practices, and deal more productively with "frame clashes" when they occur. Paving the way for reflective practices and cross-disciplinary collaboration, this is a much-needed resource for all those working to help students succeed.

Author Biography

Judith Felson Duchan is Emeritus Professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She has published widely on language pathology and development, with particular emphasis on autism, pragmatics, normal language acquisition, and aphasia. Much of her early work indirectly addressed issues related to the influence of frames on clinical and educational practices. This book is the first she has written that elaborates on the frame work done by professionals.

Table of Contents

1. Interpretive Frames	1	(19)
2. Diagnostic Frames	20	(22)
3. Assessment Frames	42	(30)
4. Intervention, Instruction, and Support Frames	72	(24)
5. Framing Progress of Students and Professionals	96	(25)
6. Framing Literacy	121	(20)
7. School Frames	141	(29)
8. Reflecting Frames	170	(25)
References	195	(24)
Index	219