Talking Points - Volume 27, Issue 2, 2016

Sharon Zumbrunn discusses a study concerning students’ (in grades 3–5) perceptions of the ways in which their teachers communicate the importance of writing. The findings—have much to say about effective writing instruction.

The author critiques princess images in picture books and looks at their influence on children, especially girls. She advocates teaching media literacy so children can—become more informed decision makers.

The authors describe a critical literacy professional development project called Global Conversations in Literacy Research through which participants from all over the—world engage in live, issue-oriented discussions around literacy that are based on research and theory.

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