{"product_id":"literacy-theory-as-practice-lara-j-handsfield-9780807783740","title":"Literacy Theory as Practice: Connecting Theory and Instruction in K-12 Classrooms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is both a comprehensive overview of major theoretical developments in literacy \u003c\/b\u003eAND\u003cb\u003e a teaching guide with in-depth classroom examples of how literacy can be used in daily classroom practice.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this \u003cb\u003eexpanded and completely updated second edition\u003c\/b\u003e, Handsfield introduces the most influential theories and models of reading and literacy--from cognitive and information-processing theories that underpin foundational skills to social constructionist and critical theories that support socially just instructional practices in today's post-digital landscape. Focusing on how these theories connect with different curricular approaches (K-12), the book shows how they both shape and are shaped by everyday literacy practices in classrooms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will find \u003cb\u003edetailed vignettes of classroom practice explored from various theoretical standpoints, illuminating how theory is brought to life in the classroom\u003c\/b\u003e. Substantial attention is devoted to multilingual classrooms and communities, engaging with current sociopolitical issues in literacy curricula, and literacy teaching in the post-digital age. Chapters contain \u003cb\u003ekey questions for further exploration and user-friendly inset discussions\u003c\/b\u003e that explore complex terminology and connect literacy theory to current debates and world events. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew for the Second Edition!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamination of theories and practices related to the Science of Reading movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddition of the Active View of Reading and Positioning Theory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and revised vignettes focused on translanguaging practices and student and teacher uses of generative AI in literacy teaching and learning across the disciplines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and revised inset discussions highlighting recent insights from neuroscience, knowledge-building, and intersections between literacy instruction and social-emotional learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lara J. Handsfield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0807783749\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807783740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teachers College Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs","brand":"Lara J. Handsfield","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659699564799,"sku":"9780807783740","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/literacy-theory-as-practice-lara-j-handsfield-9780807783740","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}