An Analysis of Literacy-related Messages in Elementary Science Methods Textbooks

Authors

Cheryl Morris, Brigham Young University
Dr. Roni Jo Draper, Brigham Young University

Keywords

literacy-related messages, elementary science methods, textbooks, elementary teachers

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Teacher Education

Abstract

Adults in America get most of their information from mass media (Norris & Phillips, 2003). These sources keep them informed about politics, natural disasters, advances in science, etc. However, adults need to be able to understand these sources to form opinions and take an active role in society. Many people do not fully understand what they read because they did not receive enough training and experience with expository text in school. Understanding does not come naturally and needs specific instruction. Providing more instruction for literacy in content area classes (like science) will better prepare students to enter a world in which literacy is vital.

Recommended Citation

Morris, Cheryl and Draper, Dr. Roni Jo (2013) "An Analysis of Literacy-related Messages in Elementary Science Methods Textbooks," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 68.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/68