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Fargo, G. A. – 1981
The literacy training strategy of the Brazilian educator Paulo Freire has gained a great deal of recognition over the past 15 years. In Freire's method, the context of the learner's life is carefully studied to find the critical issues in the formulation of dialogue between teacher and learner. A basic vocabulary then is generated to insure power…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Cultural Traits
Direct linkGranowsky, Alvin – Teaching Pre K-8, 2004
This article describes how content area readers/informational books can be used in beginning reading programs to support both literacy development and the learning of national standards-based content. Benefits from using content area readers/informational books with young readers include: (1) Certain children, often boys, are far more excited by…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Beginning Reading, Content Area Reading, Educational Strategies
