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Peer reviewedCunningham, James W.; Many, Joyce E.; Carver, Ronald P.; Gunderson, Lee; Mosenthal, Peter B. – Reading Research Quarterly, 2000
Presents responses of 5 scholar/educators to the question of how literacy will be defined. Discusses societal changes that will impact the definition of literacy; judging credibility of sources; the claim that definitions will become more standardized; a historical view of literacy that includes the complexities of technology; and defining…
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Credibility, Definitions, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedMosenthal, Peter B. – Journal of Literacy Research, 1999
Explores two alternative agendas that define educational practices in the United States: the "unum" agenda, focusing on developing readers who are good citizens and effective workers; and the "pluribus" agenda, which promotes appreciation of diversity, empowerment of disadvantaged groups, and enhanced reader self-esteem. Notes people advocate for…
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Diversity (Student), Educational Policy, Educational Principles
