This exceptional book documents and critically analyses literacy education over a period of fifty years. Margaret Clark continues in her relentless quest to raise awareness of the changing nature and quality of literacy research evidence, theory and practice. Her goal has ever been to ensure that the best evidence underpins literacy education policy. She [ is] among the most influential figures in literacy research of her generation.
Carol Aubrey, Professor Emeritus, Warwick University.
Provides vital illumination for classroom teachers and those who steer the processes of education. Henrietta Dombey, Professor Emeritus, University of Brighton, Past Chair of NATE and a Past President of UKLA.
Professor Clarks latest book takes a cool, primary trained, look at the insights gained from over fifty years of research into children learning the skill of reading. The result is a book which summarizes the evidence upon which our teaching should be based. This book supports our professionalism and it merits a place in the libraries of all schools and universities, particularly those engaged in initial training. John Coe, NAPE Primary First.
