Literacy and Education: Policy, Practice and Public Opinion

Literacy is a perennial ‘hot topic’ in Britain and other English-speaking countries. Concerns about falling standards and a ‘literacy crisis’ are frequently raised. In response, governments initiate new policies and teaching guidelines. This book addresses the current policies, practices and media debates in England, the US, Scotland and Australia. Literacy and Education examines:

• How literacy is taught to children in primary schools;
• The place of phonics in current policies and the...