
Learning about Writing
The Early Years
Pam Czerniewska(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 16. January 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-631-16963-5 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing on insights and evidence from the National Writing Project, this book explores the ways in which we can best support the development of children's writing in the early years. But before looking at effective ways to develop the writing curriculum, it explores some fundamental questions about learning and literacy. It reflects, for example, on the varying uses and values of literacy in different communities and raises questions about the model of literacy presented in schools. It also discusses how children learn to write and demonstrates the wealth of knowledge about literacy that children bring to the classroom.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-16963-5 (9780631169635)
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Person
Pam Czerniewska was Director of the National Writing Project (1985-88), a major curriculum development initiative designed to extend children's writing competence and confidence. She previously directed an adult literacy project in New York and as a lecturer at the Open University worked on different aspects of language and literacy. Currently she is working at home, writing and looking after her two children.
Content
Preface. Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
1. Literacy in Communities andClassrooms.
2. Writing and Speech.
3. Symbols and Spellings.
4. Becoming A Writer.
5. Writing in The Classroom.
6. Writing with and for Others.
7. What are they Writing About.
8. Different Types of Writing.
9. Knowing About Writing.
Bibliography.
Index.
Introduction.
1. Literacy in Communities andClassrooms.
2. Writing and Speech.
3. Symbols and Spellings.
4. Becoming A Writer.
5. Writing in The Classroom.
6. Writing with and for Others.
7. What are they Writing About.
8. Different Types of Writing.
9. Knowing About Writing.
Bibliography.
Index.