Edited by a diverse group of expert collaborators, the Handbook of the Cultural Foundations
of Learning is a landmark volume that brings together cutting-edge research examining …

A key instructional goal of English language arts instruction is teaching students to read and
interpret complex literary texts. This report reviews the literature on the development and …

In order to understand the culture of the physical, virtual, and blended spheres that
adolescents inhabit, we build on Gee's concept of affinity spaces. Drawing on our …

This popular textbook introduces prospective and practicing English teachers to current
methods of teaching literature in middle and high school classrooms. It underscores the …

Learn how to foster critical conversations in English language arts classrooms. This guide
encourages teachers to engage students in noticing and discussing harmful discourses …

This study of media literacy education at all levels of the educational system considered
faculty perceptions of student media literacy competencies, the extent to which media …

Preparing students for college and careers in the 21st century has shed light on text
complexity as an important variable for consideration in English Language Arts. Authors of …

Taking a close look at the forces that affect English education in schools—at the ways
literature, cognitive science, the privileging of the STEM disciplines, and current educational …

The premise of Developing Writing Teachers is this: When teachers of writing identify as
writers, it adds a special dimension to their writing pedagogy. Practical and accessible while …

What is the state of the English education methods course in the 21st century? Summarizing
the research in English teacher education since the last major study (Smagorinsky & …