Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts: Co-Sponsored by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English [Paperback]

Diane Lapp (Editor), Douglas Fisher (Editor), James Flood (Editor), Julie Jensen (Editor), James R. Squire (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0805845186 | ISBN-13: 978-0805845181 | Publication Date: August 3, 2002 | Edition: 2

The Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts, Second Edition--co-sponsored by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English--offers a comprehensive overview of research in the field. This thoroughly updated second edition reflects developments in educational research and new information within the areas of language learning and instruction since the publication of the first edition in 1991. It assesses the significance of research, evaluates new developments, and examines current conflicts, controversies, and issues, while linking the work in one area to related work in others. Coverage includes the theoretical bases for English language arts teaching; different methodological perspectives; the early years of language acquisition; the multiple aspects of the language arts; teaching specific aspects of the English language arts curriculum; oral and written discourse; computer applications to language learning; and current approaches to studying the many ways and contexts in which people learn language. This Handbook is an essential resource for all professional educators, particularly curriculum designers at all school levels, researchers, policy planners, and practicing teachers of the English language arts.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The range of topics is expansive and inclusive, from research studies on spelling to the use of technology in classrooms. This essential resource can be used as an encyclopedic reference for the English-language arts in general or for those interested in synthesis research in particular. The bibliographic references for each chapter are in themselves a rich resource for those seeking a more in-depth study of a specific topic. Highly recommended for practitioners at all school levels, researchers, policy makers, and graduate and undergraduate students in education.
—CHOICE

This text is an important resource that should be in the professional library of every member of the literacy community, especially researchers, techer educators curriculum coordinators, instructional leaders, and graduate students.
—Journal of Literacy Research

About the Author

Diane Lapp is Professor of Reading and Language in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University.

Douglas Fisher is Professor of Language and Literacy Education in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1128 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (August 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805845186
• ISBN-13: 978-0805845181
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 1.8 inches
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