Handbook of family literacy

Summary: This handbook is a comprehensive source of information on family literacy issues, services, and research. This second edition includes all new articles written by international experts from different disciplines. It documents the need for literacy education for children and parents, describes early literacy and math development within the home, analyzes interventions in home and center settings, and examines the issues faced by men and women with low literacy skills. Cultural issues are examined. Includes detailed guidelines for ensuring program quality and a new evaluation perspective.

Record details

ISBN: 9780415884587
Physical Description: xvi, 479 p. : 26 cm.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: New York : Routledge, 2012.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Overview of family literacy -- Childfren's early literacy and language development -- Parent and adult learning and engagement -- Culture and diversity -- Global efforts in family literacy -- Program quality and fidelity in family literacy -- Index.