Now in its third edition, the Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts 'sponsored by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English ' offers an integrated perspective on the teaching of the English language arts and a comprehensive overview of research in the field. Prominent scholars, researchers, and professional leadersprovide historical and theoretical perspectives about teaching the language artsfocus on bodies of research that influence decision making within the teaching of the language artsexplore the environments for language arts teachingreflect on the methods and materials for instructionThe Third Edition is restructured, updated, and includes many new contributors. More emphasis is given to the learner, multiple texts, learning, and sharing one's knowledge. A Companion Website, new for this edition, includes among other features interactive tools, Powerpoints, and several videos.This Handbook is an essential resource for all professional educators, researchers, curriculum designers, students, and prospective and practicing teachers across the field of the English language arts.