Theoretical Models and Processes of Literacy

"Now in its 7th Edition, The Handbook of Theoretical Models and Processes of Literacy (TMPL7) has been the major force for keeping the field focused on the theories and models that underlie and shape our research enterprise as well as our everyday literacy praxis in and out of school. The Handbook has always been the go-to guide for keeping us honest and informed. It has always coaxed us to look backward to our history, outward to our current practice, and forward to new edges and new tools. This new 7th Edition is no exception to that rule--except that while earlier editions may have been more persuasive in encouraging looking backward or outward, number 7 coaxes us to look forward. TMPL7 is a must-have for every student of literacy research and practice."

—P. David Pearson, Evelyn Lois Corey Emeritus Professor of Instructional Science and Professor of the Graduate School, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley, USA

"This latest edition by the four powerful editors is by far a most satisfying intellectual feast on theoretical frames and processes of literacy learning and teaching. With a careful selection of classic theories as well as emerging new frames related to digital advancements, linguistic diversity, and social justice issues, this timely collection provides a transdisciplinary view of the state of the art in the field. It is a must-have guide for graduate students, new scholars, and seasoned researchers in all strands of literacy research."

—Guofang Li, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Transnational/Global Perspectives of Literacy Education for Children and Youth, The University of British Columbia, Canada

"The Seventh Edition of this landmark text masterfully preserves the important historical theoretical thinking in literacy while also bringing to the fore exciting new ways to conceptualize literacy theoretically. The latest edition is a must-read for everyone in literacy and related fields."

—Cynthia Brock, Professor and Wyoming Excellence in Higher Education Endowed Chair in Literacy Education, University of Wyoming, USA

"The Seventh Edition of this seminal text provides a wealth of crucial knowledge surrounding literacy theory and concepts. Newly written conceptual chapters on diverse topics provide cutting-edge frameworks upon which to build and connect literacy scholarship and research. The volume has a refreshing focus on a wide variety of theoretical issues of literacy and power, digital literacies, and more, all of which will be of substantial interest to literacy and education scholars."

—Peggy Semingson, Associate Professor, Language and Literacy Studies Education, The University of Texas at Arlington, USA

"Engaging new chapters remind us of how dynamic and broad the field of literacy currently is. Without a doubt, this text should be read by literacy educators and students alike, to foster dialogues about how the field was formed and how it continues to transform our understanding of what it means to be literate."

—Charlotte L. Pass, Associate Professor, SUNY Cortland, USA