Marian R Whitehead

Developing Language and Literacy with Young Children

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Looking at the important aspect of human development - communication and language in the early years - this book gives carers, parents, teachers and other professionals who work and play with young children an understanding of children's communication and language development in the years from birth to age eight.

Produktdetails

• Zero to Eight
• Verlag: SAGE Publications Inc
• 3 Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 172mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9781412934244
• ISBN-10: 1412934249
• Artikelnr.: 22789218

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Glossary
The Development of Communication and Language
Young Bilinguals
Stories, Narrative and Play with Language
Literacy: The Early Years, birth to 6
Literacy: Developing Readers and Writers 6-8
Talking with Parents and Carers about Communication and Language
Development
Bibliography
Index

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Introduction
Glossary
The Development of Communication and Language
Young Bilinguals
Stories, Narrative and Play with Language
Literacy: The Early Years, birth to 6
Literacy: Developing Readers and Writers 6-8
Talking with Parents and Carers about Communication and Language Development
Bibliography
Index

Rezensionen

'This highly readable guide discusses how to help babies become competent communicators...Anybody working with babies and young children needs to have the knowledge that Whitehead clearly explains here' - SureStart





'The author's approach to this topic is effective and provides beneficial information about language and literacy development...an enjoyable yet informative read for parents, care givers, educators, librarians and other practitioners working with young children. This is a worthy title to add to your personal or professional collection!' Education Libraries