Language and Literacies in the Primary School

Language and Literacies in the Primary School offers a cutting edge review of recent research and policy initiatives in the field of primary school literacy from the UK, the US and around the world. Leading international researchers give accounts of their work, their key theoretical perspectives, and ways of working in order to: enable teachers, trainee teachers, researchers and academics to take stock of important policy and practice shifts in the field.

Key features include:

Useful interchapters as guides through thinking and writing
Annotated booklists for further reading
Offering a robust overview of key policy and practice changes, the contributors link research with practice, giving readers an evaluative and reflective viewpoint on recent policies. This book will appeal to all those working and researching in the field of primary literacy.