The third edition of the Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts (sponsored by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English) provides an overview on the teaching of the English language arts and examines research in the field. Look for tabs for contents, headings and people. Reference lists identify prominent research.
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