The life and nature of language itself is breaking down under the adverse pressure of modern society. In Living Literacy Michael Rose maps out how our command of the written word is threatened by inappropriate electronic media and fundamental flaws in the education system. He investigates the nature of literacy and how it relates to child development, and examines what really works in preparing for and teaching literacy.
Author Biography
Michael Rose is a founder teacher of the York Steiner School. He is also a tutor on the North of England Steiner Teacher Training Course. He lives in Skewsby, York.
