Language, Literacy & Literature

Language, Literacy and Literature combines concepts of language, literature and literacy within a pedagogical framework that leads readers through a series of learning processes. In other words, it is as much a book about teaching English as it is a book about learning how to learn about teaching.
The book provides models for pre-service teachers to help identify the kinds of dispositions towards learning that a teacher needs to develop, such as curiosity, collaboration and willingness to 'give things a go'. It further challenges the pre-service teacher to question what they think they know, as well as discover what they need to know. A range of practical and relevant exercises and activities assist in building habits of reflexive practice.

Associate Professor Alyson Simpson is an Associate Dean in the Faculty of Education and Social work at the University of Sydney. Alyson lectures in the undergraduate and postgraduate English / literacy units across a range of stage groups. Alyson's research and teaching has covered areas such as child language development, children's literature, integrating literacy across the KLA.