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Original Articles

Moving from Border Crossing to Convergence of Perspectives in Language and Science Literacy Research and Practice

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Pages 101-107 | Published online: 23 Feb 2007
 

Abstract

This introduction briefly traces the development of science literacy research from conferences in 2001 and 2002, and shows how the diverse perspectives brought to these conferences are gradually converging in research and practice. Understandings pertaining to literacy boundaries, the functional use of language, and building habits of mind are discussed. Finally, the articles in this special issue are introduced.

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