Understanding Literacy and Disadvantage Deborah Opacic examining how circumstances and individuals

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Professionalism is a key component of teaching

Understanding Literacy and Disadvantage Deborah Opacic examining how circumstances and individualsAddressing literacy and disadvantage requires high quality teaching, first and foremost: there are no quick fixes, simplistic solutions or silver bullets. Both research and professional evidence from schools have revealed a strong association between social disadvantage and achievement in literacy: in fact, it has been a concern for over 70 years. Yet, many trainee teachers, and teachers in general, feel ill equipped to deal with the issue. This book