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Tatum, A. W. (2008). Toward a more anatomically complete model of literacy instruction: A focus on African American male adolescents and texts. Harvard Educational Review, 78(1), 155-180. Retrieved march 9, 2014, http://ejournals.ebsco.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/Direct.asp?AccessToken=6V2LVL989329KIIX3LJ9HO2FK3LC8CKMK&Show=Object.
Summary: Dr. Tatum argues that instructional theory and practice can help young men of color respond to their immediate contexts and professional development prepares teachers to deliver this instruction to all students.
Evaluation: Dr. Tatum research focuses on African-American male adolescents because these young men are the most underserved population in US education today. He points out that his research can be leveraged to improve literacy programs for any population in need. He focuses on three strands that need to be addressed to improve literacy achievement:
- Theoretical strands: defining the role of literacy instruction for adolescents in their present-day contexts, creating curriculum orientations that empower them, and using a culturally responsive approach to literacy teaching.
- Instructional strands: research-based reading practices.
- Professional development strands: focus on in-school teacher professional development and teacher preparation.
(Bullet points are paraphrased from the article.)
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