Language and Literacy for the Early Years (Early Childhood Studies Series)

Sally Neaum

ISBN 10: 0857257412 / ISBN 13: 9780857257413

Editore: Learning Matters 2012-08-22, 2012

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Titolo: Language and Literacy for the Early Years (...

Casa editrice: Learning Matters 2012-08-22

Data di pubblicazione: 2012

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: New

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Riassunto:

This core text for early childhood studies and early years students focuses on communication, language and literacy in the pre-school years. The text begins by discussing language acquisition and development covering development theory, talking with babies and the factors that affect development. It goes on to give guidance on how to support children's language acquisition through rhymes, songs, story books and storytelling. Finally, it examines the roots of literacy and asks 'what comes before phonics?' Interactive activities are included throughout to engage the reader and research focus features help students make essential links between theory and practice.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Sally Neaum is a lecturer in Early Childhood, and teaches Primary English in initial teacher training. She has worked as a nursery and primary school teacher, as an advisor in early years and inclusion. She has an M.Ed in Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs and her doctoral research was in the pedagogy of early literacy.