A New Historical Synthesis and Vision for Conceptualizing Literacy: Literacy Research from an Historical Perspective: Continuity? Progress? Or a Failed Opportunity to Build on the Past

• In Event: Research in Reading and Literacy SIG Business Meeting

Abstract

Part I: The Role of History and Philosophy in the Progress of Continuity in Literacy Research

Part II: How can Future Progress in Literacy Research be Enhanced by the Act of Integrative Reflection on its Past? Historical Consciousness?
Audience Commentaries

Authors

• Rosalind Horowitz, The University of Texas - San Antonio

• Rand J. Spiro, Michigan State University

• Catherine E. Snow, Harvard University

• David B. Yaden, The University of Arizona

• Bekisizwe S. Ndimande, The University of Texas - San Antonio