Issues and Trends in Literacy Education

In the new Fifth Edition of this widely popular book, well-respected authors Dick Robinson, Mike McKenna, and Kristin Conradi have masterfully compiled the opinions and positions of todays leading researchers and writers on many crucial aspects of reading and writing educationpresenting the most current information available.

The scrupulously researched articles and readings cover the topics of word recognition, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, English learners, literacy coaching, adolescent literacy, technology and literacy, writing, and response to intervention. At the beginning of each chapter, the authors provide an introduction to the leading issues currently being addressed and then present the wide variety of opinions and positions drawn from some of todays leading researchers and writers in the field of literacy.

This new edition . . .

         Is completely revised to include all new, current articles.

         Includes references to the latest literacy research.

         Provides references to the latest teaching practices and procedures.

         Features the work of the most respected authors in the field of literacy.

         Includes a new chapter featuring the latest information on English as a second language.

         Includes a new chapter presenting the latest thinking on technology and literacy education.