| Teaching Visual Literacy: Using Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Anime, Cartoons, and More to Develop Comprehension and Thinking Skills Contributor(s): Frey, Nancy (Author), Fisher, Douglas (Author) |
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ISBN: 141295312X ISBN-13: 9781412953122 Publisher: Corwin Publishers OUR PRICE: $38.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: ""This book puts into practice what we???ve long known but often ignored: one picture is indeed worth a thousand words! The chapters offer a practical look at how images in all their many forms can be used to motivate reluctant readers.""???Donna E. Alvermann, Distinguished Research ProfessorUniversity of Georgia ""Just as vision entails more than seeing, being visually literate means that students can interpret and reflect upon images as well as words. These strategies will help your students develop the literacy they need for this brave new century.""???Carol Jago, Director, California Reading and Literature ProjectUniversity of California, Los Angeles "Spark students' interest in reading and help them become critical consumers of visual information!"Today's students live in an increasingly visual world where they are engaged not only by words, but also by images. This collection of innovative articles shows classroom teachers and literacy specialists how to use students' interest in picture books, comics, graphic novels, film, anime, and other visual media to motivate and engage readers in Grades K???12."Teaching Visual Literacy "offers background information, research, practical ideas, and sample lessons to help educators: Capture the attention of learners and boost their critical thinking skills Support and strengthen multiple competencies in literacy Help students comprehend and assess visual information Reach students with disabilities and extend their understanding Visual literacy is an integral part of literacy development, and this much-needed classroom companion helps teachers engage students as critical readers and prepare them for living in the twenty-firstcentury. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Learning Styles - Education | Classroom Management - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics |
| Dewey: 372.604 |
| LCCN: 2007033944 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.05" W x 9.73" (0.96 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: These innovative articles show how to use high-interest visual materials to capture the attention of learners, strengthen multiple literacy competencies, and boost critical thinking skills. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fisher, Douglas B.: - Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High & Middle College. He is the recipient of an IRA Celebrate Literacy Award, NCTE's Farmer Award for Excellence in Writing, as well as a Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education. Doug can be reached at dfisher@mail.sdsu.edu. Frey, Nancy: - Nancy Frey, Ph.D., is a Professor in Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. She has been a special education teacher, reading specialist, and administrator in public schools. Nancy has engaged in Professional Learning Communities as a member and in designing schoolwide systems to improve teaching and learning for all students. She has published numerous books, including The Teacher Clarity Playbook and Rigorous Reading. Fisher, Doug B.: -Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High & Middle College. He has served as a teacher, language development specialist, and administrator in public schools and non-profit organizations, including 8 years as the Director of Professional Development for the City Heights Collaborative, a time of increased student achievement in some of San Diego's urban schools. Doug has engaged in Professional Learning Communities for several decades, building teams that design and implement systems to impact teaching and learning. He has published numerous books on teaching and learning, such as Assessment-capable Visible Learners and Engagement by Design. |