Perspectiva
Print version ISSN 0102-5473On-line version ISSN 2175-795X
Abstract
ARAUJO, Liane Castro de; ARAPIRACA, Mary de Andrade and MUNIZ, Dinéa Maria Sobral. Literacy teacher: a skill and many practices. Perspectiva [online]. 2015, vol.33, n.1, pp.179-199. ISSN 2175-795X. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-795X.2015v33n1p179.
The article discusses the profession of literacy teacher of children - assuming the female gender as prevailing in this task- as one that involves knowhow related to different knowledge, considering different aspects of the object of knowledge - the written language. In this profession it is important to consider the language concepts, as well as teaching and learning language and a broader social cultural dimension that allows the teacher to transit into the world of literature, oral tradition, child play culture and the different speech genres which are involved in the reading and writing practices - fundamental aspects in the range of a literacy conception in literacy and multiple literacy contexts. Finally, this literate skill that involves several knowledge and practices, is articulated to a reflective and critical formation of the teacher that ensure to the literacy teachers autonomy and authorship in their knowledge and know-how.
Keywords : Literacy; Literacies; Teacher Education.