Living Literacy: The Human Foundations of Speaking, Writing, and Reading

by Michael Rose

Michael Rose makes the case that the very life and nature of language are breaking down under the pressures of modern society. In Living Literacy, he attributes these threats to inappropriate electronic media and to fundamental flaws in modern educational systems, while examining what really works in teaching and preparing for literacy. Living Literacy investigates the nature of literacy and how it relates to child development. It explores how teachers and parents can prepare for the transition to literacy through conversation, story, song, and play, followed by relevant and living ways to introduce reading and writing formally.

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 30, 2007

About the author

Michael Rose was raised on a small family dairy farm in Upstate New York. He retired after serving in executive positions for several global multinational enterprises. He has been a non-executive director for three public companies headquartered in the US. He lives and writes in San Francisco.

Reviews

[A Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really insightful read concerning literacy acquisition and general education approaches from the Waldorf Steiner lens. As an elementary educator with a multi-level and ESL classroom, this was so helpful and inspirational to read. I feel like I am better equipped to help my students along in their learning journey and also feel more educated and prepared on the teacher side of things in terms of the functional aspects of teaching literacy and numeracy. Highly recommend to all educators and parents!