
Promoting Language and Early Literacy Development
Practical Insights from a Parent Researcher
- 152 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Promoting Language and Early Literacy Development
Practical Insights from a Parent Researcher
About this book
Combining teaching experience, research findings, and first-hand parenting stories, this compelling and practical resource distills everything you need to know for a thorough understanding of language and early literacy development. Following the introductory chapter, each chapter focuses on a component of language and early literacy including oral language development, listening comprehension, vocabulary development, phonological and phonemic awareness, alphabet knowledge and phonics instruction, handwriting and writing conventions, morphological awareness, digital literacy skills, and motivation for literacy. With an emphasis on the diversity of classrooms and types of learners, Promoting Language and Early Literacy Development is invaluable reading for parents and caregivers, early years teachers, learning support assistants, and nursery workers.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Meet the Author
- 1 Turning Pages: An Introduction
- 2 Linguistic Geniuses: Oral Language and Listening Comprehension
- 3 Becoming Word Conscious: Vocabulary Development
- 4 Fostering Word Scientists: Language Syntax and Morphology
- 5 The Sounds of Language: Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
- 6 “The Cat Sat”: Alphabet Knowledge and Phonics
- 7 Meaning Makers: Reading Fluency and Comprehension
- 8 Mark Making: Letter Formation and Writing Development
- 9 Interacting with Technologies: Developing Digital Literacy Skills
- 10 Reading in Cars: Motivation for Literacy