Literacy and Cultural Context: A Lesson from the Amish

Literacy and Cultural Context: A Lesson from the Amish

Reveals the role of literacy in the household of an Amish family, emphasizing that reading and writing are valued for their ability to reinforce cultural ties and identification more than for their educational value. Indicates that all literacy instruction should aim to help students understand thei...

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Published in:Language Arts Vol. 64; no. 8; p. 842
Main Author: Fishman, Andrea R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 1987
Subjects:
Amish (Old Order)
Collective Settlements
Cultural Background
Cultural Context
Cultural Differences
Cultural Education
Cultural Literacy
Elementary Education
Literacy
Nontraditional Education
Parent Child Relationship
Parent Influence
Reading Processes
Religious Cultural Groups
Social Roles
Social Values
Writing Skills
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Summary:Reveals the role of literacy in the household of an Amish family, emphasizing that reading and writing are valued for their ability to reinforce cultural ties and identification more than for their educational value. Indicates that all literacy instruction should aim to help students understand their role in their society. (SKC)