Envisioning knowledge : building literacy in the academic disciplines / Judith A. Langer.

Author/creator Langer, Judith A.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Teachers College Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxiv, 175 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesLanguage and literacy series
Language and literacy series (New York, N.Y.)
Contents Envisioning knowledge: an introduction -- The origins of envisionment building -- How we build literate knowledge -- Envisionment-building classrooms -- Envisionment building in social studies/history -- Envisionment building in science -- Envisionment building in mathematics -- Envisionment building in English -- Envisionment building across disciplines: teachers collaborating in a professional community -- Closing the circle: the role of literacy in disciplinary knowledge.
Local noteLittle-357167--305131059717%
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 161-166) and index.
LCCN 2010026441
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