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`This compact book is a must-read for every early years practitioner. The vitally important subject of language and literacy is explored and explained in a clear and readable style. I found this book exciting and informative and my practice has improved as a result'- Nursery World
`This erudite, informative and practical book... is reader-friendly. Sound practical advice is given on classroom organization and shared reading and writing activities to build on, develop and extend the child's emergent language skills' - The School Librarian
This book is designed to support early years carers and practitioners by giving them a confident understanding of children's language development in the years 0-8.
Accessible and jargon-free, the book begins with an explanation of how very young children develop language, and leads on to the development of literacy in early years settings. The author explores the achievements and challenges of young bilinguals, and provides practical ways for carers and parents to work in partnership to promote children's development. The book includes many examples of children's work and a glossary of linguistic terms is included to help those new to language study.
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About the Author
Marian R Whitehead was formerly a Senior Lecturer in Education at Goldsmiths College, University of London, with responsibility for organizing and teaching M.A. degrees in Language and Literature and Early Childhood Education. She has published extensively on literacy, literature and bilingualism and is a co-editor of the journal Early Years. She now combines writing with language and early years consultancy work.
She is the co-editor of Early Years, An International Journal of Research and Development. She is a well known author, and her books include How to Develop Children′s Early Literacy, with Makin, L (Paul Chapman Publishing 2003), Developing Language and Literacy with Young Children, Second Edition (Paul Chapman Publishing, 2002) Supporting Language and Literacy in the Early Years (1999) Open University Press.
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`This compact book is a must-read for every early years practitioner. The vitally important subject of language and literacy is explored and explained in a clear and readable style. I found this book exciting and informative and my practice has improved as a result′- Nursery World
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 130 pages. Cover slightly worn `This compact book is a must-read for every early years practitioner. The vit ally important subject of language and literacy is explored and explained in a c lear and readable style. I found this book exciting and informative and my pract ice has improved as a result'- Nursery World`This erudite, informative an d practical book. is reader-friendly. Sound practical advice is given on class room organization and shared reading and writing activities to build on, develop and extend the child's emergent language skills' - The School LibrarianT his book is designed to support early years carers and practitioners by giving t hem a confident understanding of children's language development in the years 0- 8.Accessible and jargon-free, the book begins with an explanation of how very young children develop language, and leads on to the development of literac y in early years settings. The author explores the achievements and challenges o f young bilinguals, and provides practical ways for carers and parents to work i n partnership to promote children's development. The book includes many examples of children's work and a glossary of linguistic terms is included to help those new to language study. Seller Inventory # 4956aj
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