Henderson,+R.,+&+Hirst,+E.+(2007)

=Henderson, R., & Hirst, E. (2007) //Reframing Academic Literacy: Re-Examining a Short-Course for “Disadvantaged” Tertiary Students//. [Electronic Version] 6.2 (pp.25-38) =

Meaning of literacy is addressed in this paper in terms of academic literacy within a tertiary institution. Henderson and Hirst discuss in depth the importance of participating and making meaning within a context and how it needs to be reframed to develop success and adapt within the changing society. The importance of incorporating technology provides more motivation as learners become more engaged and value their learning. Discussions are based around Gee’s learning principles and the notion of affinity space compared to Luke and Freebody’s four resource model within society. Within the literacy practice, Henderson and Hirts found that although they provided tools for students to interact with, the main generator for learning came from the Four Resource Model and ultimately headed towards a more traditional approach as there were many features of Gee’s affinity spaces that were absent.

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