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Other People's Words: The Cycle of Low Literacy,New
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If asked to identify which children rank lowest in relation to national educational norms, have higher school dropout and absence rates, and more commonly experience learning problems, few of us would know the answer: white, urban Appalachian children. These are the children and grandchildren of Appalachian families who migrated to northern cities in the 1950s to look for work. They make up this largely 'invisible' urban group, a minority that represents a significant portion of the urban poor. Literacy researchers have rarely studied urban Appalachians, yet, as Victoria PurcellGates demonstrates in Other People's Words, their often severe literacy problems provide a unique perspective on literacy and the relationship between print and culture.A compelling case study details the author's work with one such family. The parents, who attended school off and on through the seventh grade, are unable to use public transportation, shop easily, or understand the homework their elementaryschoolage son brings home because neither of them can read. But the family is not so much illiterate as low literatethe world they inhabit is an oral one, their heritage one where print had no inherent use and no inherent meaning. They have as much to learn about the culture of literacy as about written language itself.PurcellGates shows how access to literacy has been blocked by a confluence of factors: negative cultural stereotypes, cultural and linguistic elitism, and pedagogical obtuseness. She calls for the recruitment and training of 'proactive' teachers who can assess and encourage children's progress and outlines specific intervention strategies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Other People's Words: The Cycle of Low Literacy'? A: The book focuses on the severe literacy problems faced by white, urban Appalachian children, exploring the cultural and social factors that contribute to their low literacy levels.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Other People's Words' is Victoria Purcell-Gates, a literacy researcher who provides insights into the challenges faced by urban Appalachians.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'Other People's Words' published? A: The book was published on February 17, 1995.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: This used book is in good condition, suitable for reading and study.
- Q: What unique perspective does Purcell-Gates provide in the book? A: Purcell-Gates offers a unique perspective by detailing her work with families who experience low literacy, showing how their cultural background impacts their relationship with print and literacy.
- Q: Is there a case study included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a compelling case study that illustrates the challenges faced by a family struggling with low literacy.
- Q: What intervention strategies does the author suggest? A: The author suggests recruiting and training proactive teachers who can assess and support children’s literacy progress, alongside specific intervention strategies.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Social Sciences, focusing on literacy and education.