Reading Students' Lives: Literacy Learning across Time (Expanding Literacies in Education)

Book Details

• Author: Compton-Lilly, Catherine

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 140

• Release Date: 19-08-2016

• EAN: 9781138190238

• Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
Reading Students' Lives by Catherine Compton-Lilly offers a detailed examination of the literacy practices of children over time, focusing on issues of schooling, identity construction, and the role of families in shaping students' educational experiences. This book is the final volume in a series that tracks the lives of a group of low-income African American students and their parents, spanning over a decade. It follows the same children into their high school years, providing new insights into their ongoing educational journeys.

By taking a longitudinal approach, the book uncovers issues and experiences often overlooked in shorter-term studies, particularly regarding family literacy practices during the high school years. Compton-Lilly’s research highlights the challenges faced by children from historically underserved communities and explores the factors contributing to their disengagement from school, including the barriers that can lead to dropping out or failing to graduate.

This unique study brings significant theoretical and methodological contributions to the field of educational research, offering important implications for educators, policymakers, and researchers focused on improving educational outcomes for marginalized students.