Literacy and Deafness: The Development of Reading, Writing and Literate Thought

Peter V. Paul

This classic book has been made available again. A comprehensive treatment of the acquisition of English literacy skills in children and adolescents with severe to profound hearing impairment; although there is also some discussion of partially deaf children. It provides an overview of the major aspects of, and perspectives on, both literacy and deafness. It addresses recent research on reading and writing and on second language literacy in hearing as well as deaf, students. It includes a consideration of teaching practices and instruction in relation to first and second language literacy and a chapter on literacy assessment. The author makes the distinction between text-based literacy and literate thought and emphasises the importance of realistic goal setting for each individual deaf.

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Paperback 364 pages 1998

£50.99