Learners' Views of Literacy

Provides valuable insight into learners' perspectives on the teaching of reading and writing, paving the way for the development of learner-centred approaches to literacy teaching.

Introduction: Why do learners' perspectives matter? Section 1: Learners perspectives on reading 2. Learners' concepts of reading: confusion or clarity 3. Investigating learners' concepts of reading 4. Learners' attitudes towards reading Section 2: Learners' perspectives on writing 5. Learners' attitudes towards writing 6. Investigating learners' concepts of writing Section 3: Learners' perspectives on literacy teaching 7. Literacy teaching activities: the learners' views 8. Learners' responses to texts in literacy teaching 9. Learners' responses to the literacy hour Section 4: Responding to the perspectives of your own learners 10. Exploring the viewpoints of the learners 11. Developing a learner-centred approach to literacy teaching 12. Conclusion: Possible next steps