Boys, Early Literacy and Children's Rights in a Postcolonial Context: A Case Study from Malta

This book explores boys' underachievement in literacy in early years education in Malta, using children's rights and postcolonial theory, with a case study from Malta. It traces the impact of foundational ideas of gender and early childhood and makes practical recommendations to help young children experience socially just literacy education. It is relevant for researchers, educators, and policymakers in literacy education, early childhood education, postcolonial education, and children's rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the issue of boys' underachievement in literacy in early years education in Malta, employing a dual lens of children's rights and postcolonial theory. The author addresses critical concerns such as literacy attainment, early literacy learning, and the transition to formal schooling through a case study based in Malta. By incorporating the voices of young boys who have undergone formal education since the age of five, the book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the existing literature in this field. Through rigorous empirical research, the book explores the profound impact of foundational ideas of gender and early childhood on literacy education. It provides practical recommendations aimed at ensuring that young children receive socially just literacy education. This timely text holds immense relevance for researchers, educators, and policymakers engaged in the domains of literacy education, early childhood education, postcolonial education, and children's rights. It offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to address the challenges faced by boys in achieving literacy and promoting equitable educational opportunities for all children.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367646271