Rethinking Early Literacies (Changing Images of Early Childhood) - Softcover

Book 14 of 16: Changing Images of Early Childhood

Souto-Manning, Mariana; Yoon, Haeny S.

  • 4.33 out of 5 stars
    6 ratings by Goodreads
 
9781138121416: Rethinking Early Literacies (Changing Images of Early Childhood)

Synopsis

Rethinking Early Literacies honors the identities of young children as they read, write, speak, and play across various spaces, in and out of pre/school. Despite narrow curricular mandates and policies, the book highlights the language resources and tools that children cultivate from families, communities, and peers. The chapters feature children’s linguistic flexibility with multiple languages, creative appropriation of popular culture, participation in community literacy practices, and social negotiation in the context of play. Throughout the book, the authors critically reframe what it means to be literate in contemporary society, specifically discussing the role of educators in theorizing and rethinking language ideologies for practice. Issues influencing early childhood education in trans/national contexts are forefronted (e.g. racism, immigration rights, readiness) throughout the book, with a call to support and sustain communities of color.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Mariana Souto-Manning is Associate Professor and Director of the Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Programs at Teachers College, Columbia University, USA.

Haeny S. Yoon is Assistant Professor in the Early Childhood Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, USA.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781138121393: Rethinking Early Literacies: Reading and Rewriting Worlds (Changing Images of Early Childhood)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  1138121398 ISBN 13:  9781138121393
Publisher: Routledge, 2018
Hardcover