Supp. Language & Literacy Develeopment in the Early Years (Supporting Early Learning) - Softcover

Whitehead, Marian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335199313 ISBN 13: 9780335199310

Publisher: Open University Press, 1999

Synopsis

This book presents a developmental view of language, the emergence of literacy and the role of literature in the early years.

The age-range covered is 0-6 years, a period characterised by unparalleled speed and complexity of growth in thinking, language, social and cultural awareness and physical skills.

Perspectives on language, literature and literacy in the early years are combined in one accessible volume. Chapters on communication, play, narrative and national literacy requirements provide a helpful way into some complex issues.

The book uses child observations and case studies to demonstrate the learning that goes on in a variety of homes and early years settings and challenges many current shibboleths in the field of early years language and literacy.

The book will be valuable reading for all adults seeking to support young children's language and literacy learning - parents, teachers, nursery nurses, childminders, playgroup leaders and other early years professionals.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335199313
• ISBN 13: 9780335199310
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 154