Literate Thought Understanding Comprehension and Literacy

Literate Thought: Understanding Comprehension and Literacy will introduce students and professionals to the multifaceted concept of literate thought and related complex concepts such as language, literacy, cognition, and comprehension, as well as other areas such as the new and multiple literacies, psychological or disciplinary models, and critico-creative thinking. Literate Thought: Understanding Comprehension and Literacy details the various aspects of a model or theory of literate thought. Each requisite is explained with examples to enhance understanding of the concept. This incisive text provides an adequate understanding of and the necessity to develop literate thought in individuals from a multiple perspective, not just from print literacy only. With alternative or additional options for developing literate thought, the possibility to improve levels of thinking in everyone, including children with disabilities and those learning English as a second language, may be increased.

Preface
IntroductionReviewers
Chapter1 Introduction to Literate Thought
Chapter2 Comprehension and Literate Thought
Chapter3 New and Multiple Literacies
Chapter4 Cognition and Discipline Structures
Chapter5 Critico-Creative Thinking
Chapter6 Children with Language/Learning Disabilities
Chapter7 Children with Sensory Disabilities
Chapter8 Children with Developmental Disabilities
Chapter9 English Language Learners
Chapter10 Conclusion: Literate Thought in A Brave New World