LITERACY ACROSS THE COMMUNITY : RESEARCH, PRAXIS, AND TRENDS; ED. BY LAURIE A HENRY

"This volume explores and evaluates community-based literacy programs, examining how they bridge gaps in literacy development, promote dialogue, and connect families, communities, and schools. Highlighting the diversity of existing literary initiatives across populations, this book brings together innovative and emerging scholarship on the relationship between P20 schools and community-based literacy programming. This volume not only identifies trends in research and practice, but it also addresses the challenges affecting these community-based programs and presents the best practices that emerge from them. Collaborating with leading scholars to provide national and international perspectives, and offering a clear, birds-eye view of the state of community literacy praxis, chapters cover programming in a multitude of settings and for a wide range of learners, from early childhood to incarcerated youths and adults, and including immigrants, refugees, and indigenous communities. Topics include identity and empowerment, language and literacy development across the lifespan, rural and urban environments, and partnership programs. The breadth of community literacy programming gathered in a single volume represents a unique array of models and topics, and has relevance for researchers, scholars, graduate students, pre-service educators, and community educators in literacy"-- Provided by publisher Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of contents Editor Biographies Contributor Biographies Foreword: Professional Literacies and Helping in the Community Acknowledgments Introduction Literacy and Language Development Unique Populations Unique Settings and Contexts Identity Development and Empowerment Partnership Programs References Part I Language and Literacy Development 1 The Language and Literacy Practices of Emergent Bilinguals in a Community-Based Writing Program Making a Translanguaging Community Space A Community-Engaged Methodology Findings Escribiendo Historias Bilingües Familiares/Writing Bilingual Family Stories Cruzando Fronteras con la Poesía Bilingüe/Crossing Borders with Bilingual Poetry Superhéroes Bilingües/Bilingual Superheroes Mapeando Los Idiomas de la Comunidad/Community Language Mapping Discussion References 2 Heritage Language and Literacy Education in East Asian Community-Based Heritage Language Programs Introduction A Brief History of East Asian Community-Based Heritage Language Programs Theoretical Perspectives Summary of Empirical Findings Inculcating and Reproducing Traditional Values Immigrant Descendants’ Construction of Ethnic Identity in Heritage Language Classrooms Challenges in Heritage Language Schools Future Directions References 3 Bilingual Family Literacy Challenges Introduction Background and Theoretical Framework Nicolaus and Jubilee Move to Milwaukee Ongoing Questions References 4 Nurturing Multiple Literacies: The Role of Community and Creativity in an Intergenerational ESOL Class The Cabrini Center ESOL Program: A Brief History and Contextualization Building a New Intergenerational Class Methodology and Participants Constructing a Creative ESOL Curriculum Community Building Parent–Child Relationships as a Classroom Resource Challenging Classroom Hierarchies: Students as Resources for Each Other Normalizing Vulnerability Conclusion References 5 A University/School Partnership Practicum with Culturally Diverse Students and Teachers A University/School Partnership Practicum with Culturally Diverse Students Design of the Program Course Content Class Assignments with Differentiated Lesson Plans Latest Changes Other Changes as a Result of a State Problem-Solving Initiative Student Scores on the FSA References Part II Unique Populations 6 Fostering Young Children’s Literacy in Home and Community Settings: A Dialogic Approach to Developing Culturally ... Introduction Setting the Scene Using Principles of Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy Strategies Developed with Communities Embracing Community Languages Engaging with Community Cultures Ensuring Community Inclusion Incorporate Community Modes Emphasize Community Relevance Connect with Community Identities Mobilize Community Agency Understand Community Ways Enact Ethics in Communities Embed Assessment in Community Contexts Impact and Evaluation of this Work Acknowledgments and Disclaimer References 7 Literacy Learning in “Unofficial” Spaces: Prospective Teachers’ Tutoring Initiative for Homeless Youth Prospective Teachers’ Work with Homeless Youth Critical Conceptions of Literacy The Community-Based Field Experience: Context and Method Bryce Adam Ming Nguyen Learning from Bryce and Ming References 8 Family Literacy through Separation and Trauma: Integrated Perspectives for Fathers Introduction Theoretical Perspectives and Related Research Research Methods Context and Participants Description of Family Literacy Program Data Collection and Analysis Findings Responding to Literature Trauma Discussion/Implications References 9 Incarcerated Languages and Literacies: Attempting Liberatory Language and Literacy Pedagogies in a Prison Setting Introduction A Brief History of Language Partners (LP) Growing Concerns Constructing Knowledge through Participatory Action Research Data Collection and Analysis Participatory Action Research (PAR) Monoglossic Language Ideologies Challenging Language Ideologies Toward a Heteroglossic Classroom Room for Improvement Conclusion References 10 Sponsoring Older Adults’ Improvement of Metaliteracy Using iPads Review of Relevant Literature Digital Divide Gerontechnology and the iPad Conceptual Framework Method Design Context, Site, Participants Participants Data Sources and Collection Data Analysis Pre-Experience Survey Results Technology Use Access to Information Social Media Use iPad Training Requests Post-Experience Survey Results Acquisition of Literacy Skills Overall Training Experience Technological Illiteracy Additional Training Gratefulness Barriers to Using iPads to Improve Digital Literacy iPad Technology Facilitated a Sense of Community Limitations Discussion and Conclusion References Part III Unique Settings and Contexts 11 Community-Based Programs in Rural Settings Community-Based Programs in Rural Settings Historical and Philosophical Background Low-Income Housing in Rural Communities and Reading Access Little Free Libraries in Rural Communities Designing Effective Summer Reading Programs Procedures and Costs Associated with the Summer Reading Project Summary References 12 Literacy at the Public Library: An Intergenerational Book Club An Overview of Books in Motion Books in Motion as a Model of Intergenerational Literacy Who Benefits from Intergenerational Literacy? An Inside Look at Books in Motion A Year-Long Case Study Participant Group #1: Building Community Relationships through Literacy Participant Group #2: Enhancing Preexisting Literacy Practices Participant Group #3: Supporting Reading and Writing Development Participant Group #4: Introducing New Genres to Young Readers Participant #5: Creating School and Community Connections The Benefits of Books in Motion Future Directions and Concluding Thoughts The Future of Books in Motion References Children’s Works Cited 13 Beyond Visual Literacy: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing in the Art Museum A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words The Joys of Reading in Early Childhood Reading Between the Lines The Art of the Book Art, Literacy, Social and Emotional Learning References 14 Doing Pedagogic Work to Illuminate the World: Participatory Literacy in a Community Museum Introduction Brief Background of CANDLES Museum and the Holocaust Literacy Practices, Critical Literacy, and Literacy Across the Community Walking as a Mode of Inquiry Advocating Participatory Literacy Engaging the Community and the World Research Direction, Pedagogical Implications and Suggestions for Classroom Teaching References 15 Health Services in the Literacy Landscape Introduction Defining Terms Early Literacy Promotion by Health Services Supporting Language Development Commercial Services Piggybacking on Health Health Literacy Service Responses and Interventions Cultural Responsiveness (Dis)Connections Between the Fields of Literacy and Health References Part IV Identity Development and Empowerment 16 Identity Matters in Service-Learning Literacies: Becoming Authentic and Agentic within Role Affordance Becoming Authentic and Agentic within Literacies’ Role Affordances Adolescents, Identities, and Literacies Service Learning (S-L) and Literate Identities S-L and Identity Development Empowerment, Critical Responses, and Curating within Service-Learning Service-Learning Identities and the Projective Stance A Summary References 17 Empowerment in Digital Literacy Acquisition Programs: Learners Who Become Tutors Introduction The Importance of Volunteer Tutors in Community-Based Literacy Programs About the Study Participants Carmen Reggie Donna Analysis Becoming a Tutor Encouragement Self-Perception and Goals Continuing to Learn Impact Conclusions and Implications References 18 Art Museums, Literacy, and Intrinsic Motivation Introduction What Is Visual Literacy and How Does It Support Textual Literacy? TMA Teaching Pedagogy and Design Principles Activity-Based Instruction Multimodal Engagement Gamification Audience-Focused Design Content Agnostic Curriculum Pre-Literacy Skill Development: A Preschool Pilot Art Museums Supporting English Language Arts WordShop: An Elementary School Museum Field Trip The Case for Teacher Education Teacher Leaders Looking Forward, Thinking Back Program Impact of the Program Conclusion References 19 PluggedInVA: Harnessing the Transformative Power of a Learner-centered Workforce Development Program Introduction Background The PIVA Model Conceptual Framework and Methodology Findings and Analysis Learner Transformations Learners’ Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy Participation as Transformation Learners as Part of a COP Educator Transformations Program Manager Transformations Community Impacts Implications Conclusion References 20 Women Tutoring Women: A Community of Learners Introduction Theoretical Perspectives Description of the WLN Project Learning from Women Tutoring Women Building Relationships and Community Women and Mentoring Matter The Impact of Learning and Practicing Concepts of RMA Local Ways of Knowing Implications and Conclusion References Part V Partnership Programs 21 Literacy Demands of Handbooks of Three National Youth Organizations Introduction Literacy Methodology Text Selection Methods Readability Analysis of Literacy Demands Youth Organization Cases Girl Scouts of the USA Handbook Description Readability and Other Literacy Demands Scouts BSA Handbook Description Readability and Literacy Demands 4-H Handbook Description Readability and Literacy Demands Discussion and Conclusion References 22 Behind the Fence: A Reading Partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice Review of Literature Theory Underlying Partnership Description of Partnership Research on Partnership Sustainability of Partnership References 23 The Evolution of the MILE Reading Mentoring Program: The Role of Collaboration in a Teacher Education–Juvenile ... Historical Background The Catalyst for the JRC Literacy Project Theoretical Perspective The Value of Collaboration Research on Literacy Among Students in Juvenile Correctional Facilities Methodology Participants Data Method of Analysis SOAP Notes and Reflective Dialogue as Reflective Practice The Evolution of the Reading Partnership The Evolution of the MILE Reading Program: Fall Semester Reflections from the Pilot Semester Findings The Development of the Organizational Structure of the MILE Program Impact of Collaboration on Planning and Instruction, and Reflective Practice Collaborative Reflection Informed Planning and Instructional Practice SOAP Notes Reflection Informed Debriefing Sessions and Instructional Planning Conclusion and Implications References 24 STEM Stories: Connecting STEM and Literacy in an Afterschool Program Introduction Review of Literature Methods Context for the Study Participants Data Sources Data Analysis Results STEM Interest Survey Literacy Assessment Scores Journal Entries Discussion Implications Literature Selections References 25 A Sustained Program of Community Engagement in After-School Literacy Activities Overview of a University–Community Partnership Teacher Education Program in Dialogue with the Community Community Impact of a 15-Year Partnership Literacy Activities PTs’ Evolving Views of Becoming Literacy Educators PT Reflections on HFC Conclusion References 26 The Power of Literacy for Community Engagement: Partnering with Youth Community-Based Organizations Theoretical Framework Critical Literacy and Community Literacy Practices Critical Literacy and Marginalized Students Critical Literacy and Immigrant Students Toward a Theory of Change for Youth Literacy and Leadership Methodology Multiphase Mixed-Methods Design Qualitative Case-Study Design for Juntos NC and Bull City YouthBuild Context and Participants Triangle Literacy Council’s Bull City YouthBuild Juntos, NC Findings Bull City YouthBuild Findings Juntos, NC Findings Conclusion References Index