Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years
Published on 1. June 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-335-19931-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents a developmental view of language, the emergence of literacy and the role of literature in the early years, a period characterised by unparalleled speed and complexity of growth in thinking, language, social and cultural awareness and physical skills. There are chapters on communication, play, narrative and national literacy requirements, which provide a helpful way into some complex issues as well as child observations and case studies. The book will be valuable reading for all adults seeking to support young children's language and literacy learning.
Reviews / Votes
"It affirms many of the principles which are sometimes said to be almost 'mantra-like' to early years teachers, but it advocatesand places those principles clearly in the context oftheory, reaffirming their vitality and soundness." - Early YearsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
292 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-335-19931-0 (9780335199310)
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Other editions
New editions
Marian Whitehead
Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years
Book
03/2009
2nd Edition
Open University Press
€37.50
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Person
Marian Whitehead was formerly a Senior Lecturer in Education at Goldsmiths College, University of London, with responsiblility for organizing and teaching MA degrees in Language and Literature and Early Childhood Education. She is the author of Language and Literacy in the Early Years (2nd Edition 1997) and The Development of Language and Literacy (1996) and co-editor of the international research journal Early Years. She now combines writing with language and early years consultancy work.
Content
Introduction Great communicators Play and language Once upon a time... Literacy begins here Language, literature and literacy in two early years settings National requirements and frameworks for language and literacy Talking together Appendices Bibliography Index.