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Download full textCairney, Trevor H.; Ruge, Jenny – 1997
A study, funded by the Australian government, explored differences in the literacy practices of schools, families, and community groups. In particular, the study examined the matches and mismatches between the discourse practices of home and school, and the impact that any differences had on students' school success. Also observed were innovative…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Cultural Context, Discourse Analysis
