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White-Kaulaity, Marlinda – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2007
Oral tradition has a long and valued history in Native American cultures and communities. In the past and still today, reading has had lesser value among many Native Americans. But oral tradition can be a vehicle toward improved literacy. This article uses literacy stories from Native American people, as well as quotes from prominent Native…
Descriptors: Oral Tradition, Literacy, American Indians, Literacy Education
Hearne, Betsy, Ed.; Del Negro, Janice M., Ed.; Jenkins, Christine, Ed.; Stevenson, Deborah, Ed. – 1998
The papers included in this volume emphasize the need to connect the child and the narrative as a way to affect children's development in evaluating literature and information in all forms. Children are lively agents who create meaning as readers, viewers, and listeners. These proceedings address the myriad aspects of storytelling--practical,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Creative Expression