JOURNAL OF LITERACY RESEARCH
Scope & Guideline
Fostering global dialogue on literacy and education.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literacy:
The journal encourages research that draws on various disciplines, including education, sociology, linguistics, and cultural studies, to explore the complexities of literacy practices. - Focus on Diverse Populations:
It highlights literacy issues among marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, bilingual learners, and individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the need for inclusive literacy education. - Critical Literacy and Social Justice:
The journal promotes critical literacy that interrogates power dynamics and advocates for social justice in literacy education, examining how literacy can empower individuals and communities. - Innovative Literacy Practices and Pedagogy:
Research on innovative teaching methods and practices is a core focus, particularly those that leverage technology and multimodal texts to enhance literacy learning. - Cultural and Contextual Influences on Literacy:
The journal examines how cultural, social, and contextual factors shape literacy practices, encouraging studies that consider local and global perspectives.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital and Media Literacies:
There is a growing emphasis on digital and media literacies, examining how technology and digital platforms shape literacy practices and learning environments. - Social Justice and Equity in Literacy:
Research that focuses on social justice, equity, and advocacy within literacy education is increasingly prominent, reflecting a commitment to addressing systemic inequalities. - Multimodal Literacy Practices:
The exploration of multimodal literacy, which includes visual, auditory, and digital texts, is gaining attention, recognizing the diverse ways individuals engage with texts. - Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies:
Emerging themes around culturally sustaining pedagogies highlight the importance of incorporating students' cultural backgrounds and experiences into literacy instruction. - Transnational and Global Perspectives:
Research that examines literacy practices across transnational contexts and global perspectives is on the rise, showcasing the interconnectedness of literacy in a globalized world.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literacy Assessments:
Research centered on conventional literacy assessments and standardized testing has seen a decrease, as the focus shifts towards more holistic and inclusive measures of literacy. - Static Views on Literacy Development:
There is a waning interest in static or linear models of literacy development, with newer research emphasizing dynamic, context-dependent, and socially situated approaches. - Monolingual Literacy Practices:
Studies strictly focusing on monolingual literacy practices are less prominent, reflecting a broader recognition of the importance of bilingualism and multilingualism in literacy research. - Literacy as a Solely Individual Skill:
The perception of literacy as an individual skill, devoid of social context, is declining; current research increasingly situates literacy within social networks and community practices. - Narrow Definitions of Literacy:
Research that confines literacy to traditional reading and writing skills is diminishing, as the field expands to incorporate digital, media, and multimodal literacies.
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