TITLE

Imitations of life: Authenticity in classroom literacy events

AUTHOR(S)

Vukelich, Carol; Roe, Mary

PUB. DATE

March 1995

SOURCE

Contemporary Education;1995, Vol. 66 Issue 3, p179

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses the application of an authentic literacy event in an early childhood classroom. Elements of authenticity in literacy events; Importance of collaboration to literacy events; Influence of situational contexts on literacy behaviors.

ACCESSION #

9508092318

Tags: LITERACY -- Study & teaching;  ACTIVITY programs in early childhood education

 

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