Critical Literacy Initiatives for Civic Engagement

Critical Literacy Initiatives for Civic Engagement
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Publisher : IGI Global
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9781522580836
ISBN-13 : 1522580832
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Book Synopsis Critical Literacy Initiatives for Civic Engagement by : Cartwright, Angela M.

Download or read book Critical Literacy Initiatives for Civic Engagement written by Cartwright, Angela M. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-02-22 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Civics and citizenship focus on providing students with the disposition and tools to effectively engage with their government. Critical literacy is necessary for responsible citizenship in a world where the quantity of information overwhelms quality information and misinformation is prevalent. Critical Literacy Initiatives for Civic Engagement is an essential reference source that discusses the intersection of critical literacy and citizenship and provides practical ways for educators to encourage responsible citizenship in their classrooms. Featuring research on topics such as language learning, school governance, and digital platforms, this book is ideally designed for professionals, teachers, administrators, academicians, and researchers.


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