Language and Literacy Development, Second Edition: What Educators Need to Know by James P. Byrnes and Barbara A. Wasik is an English-language textbook aimed at higher education and education professionals. The book addresses language and literacy development with a particular focus on the role of caregivers.
This revised edition examines how spoken language develops and how this influences children’s reading and writing skills. It explains the relationship between language processes and core skills in literacy and discusses motivational factors and sociocultural influences on the learning process. Practical implications for education are covered in depth, supported by clear examples and research explanations.
New in this edition: a chapter on early literacy and reading predictors, the latest research results, increased attention to English-language learners, children from disadvantaged backgrounds, and children with disabilities, along with expanded themes such as use-oriented learning theories, morphological knowledge, phonological processing, and writing development.
In terms of content, the book aligns with topics such as education in language, literature, and literacy, as well as educational psychology.
Series: Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy