Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts

Now in its fifth edition, the Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts--sponsored by the International Literacy Association and the National Council of Teachers of English--remains at the forefront in bringing together prominent scholars, researchers, and professional leaders to offer an integrated perspective on teaching the English language arts and a comprehensive overview of research in the field. Reflecting important developments since the publication of the fourth edition in 2017, this new edition is streamlined and completely restructured around "big ideas" in the field related to theoretical and research foundations, learners in context, and new literacies. Addressing all the language arts within a holistic perspective (speaking/listening, viewing, language, writing, reading), it covers new and important topics, such as online learning, multimodalities, culturally responsive learning, and more.

Douglas Fisher is Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University, USA.

Diane Lapp is a Distinguished Professor of Education in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University, USA.

Both Lapp and Fisher are teacher leaders at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, CA.