Literacy and Learning An Expeditionary Discovery Through Children's Literature

by Hawley, Suzanne W.; Spillman, Carolyn V.

• ISBN13: 9780810847323
• ISBN10: 0810847329
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-21
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Summary

A basic textbook on the classifications and uses of children's literature in the elementary school. For pre-service teachers and undergraduate students in elementary education.

Author Biography

Carolyn V. Spillman is a professor of education at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
The Primacy of Discovery: Foundations of Literacy	p. 1
Self-Discovery of Literacy: Emerging Readers and Writers	p. 15
Acquiring Literacy through Children's Literature: Continuation of Self-Discovery	p. 35
Steering Actions Guided by Character and Heart: Service and Compassion	p. 49
Lighting the Imagination: Having and Celebrating Wonderful Ideas in Children's Literature	p. 67
Literature that Touches the Heart: Empathy and Caring	p. 83
Meeting Life's Challenges: Successes and Failures	p. 99
Learning to Grow Together: Collaboration and Competition	p. 115
Joining Communities and Cultures: Diversity and Inclusivity	p. 139
Relating to the Universe and Fostering Stewardship: The Natural World	p. 163
Replenishing Energies: Solitude and Reflection	p. 179
The Literature Program in the Curriculum	p. 205
Children's Book Awards	p. 229
Bibliography	p. 275
Subject Index	p. 301
Author and Illustrator Index	p. 305
Title Index	p. 311
About the Authors	p. 319
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