Indicators of literacy
This Joint Note sketches a vision of literacy for future generations that is tied not to the printed page, but rather to a formal style of language that depends on structures, procedures, and strategies for effective use of language in thinking and communicating. The author presents an approach for achieving this level of critical literacy. Because current indicators of literacy are narrow, he recommends that the present system of indicators should be augmented by the informed judgments of classroom teachers. Finally, the author considers the barriers to and benefits of this proposal. He concludes that teachers will be willing and able to make the necessary judgments about student achievement if schools promote a level of professional competence by practitioners.
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- Document Number: JNE-04
- Year: 1988
- Series: Joint Notes Education
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