Young Child's Memory for Words Developing First and Second Language and Literacy

Name: Young Child's Memory for Words Developing First and Second Language and Literacy
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ISBN: 9780807744291

ISBN-10: 0807744298

ISBN-13: 9780807744291

Edition: 2004

Authors: Daniel R. Meier, William Ayers

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Daniel Meier offes a fresh perspective, innovative strategies, and practical guidelines for the literacy development of young children in multilingual and multicultural settings. Presents effective, research-based ways for early childhood and elementary teachers to develop a sound and lasting appreciation for, and love of, literature among their students Book jacket.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication date: 3/20/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

William Ayers is Professor at the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago. His recent publications include Race Course Against White Supremacy (with Bernadine Dohrn) and the Handbook of Social Justice in Education (with Therese Quinn and David Stovall).



Acknowledgments


Introduction: Toward a Memory for Literacy


Literacy as a Journey of Memory


Memory and Literacy Standards


Literacy Education-Where Do We Want It to Go?


About This Book


Useful Resources



Children's First- and Second-Language Development


First-Language Development


Second-Language Development


Useful Resources



Children's Early Literacy Development


Children's Resources for Literacy Learning


Concepts and Approaches Related to Early Childhood Teaching and Learning


Approaches to Early Literacy Teaching and Learning


Literacy Evaluation and Assessment


Useful Resources



Creating a Literacy Environment


Key Elements of a Literacy Environment


Selecting and Using Books


Useful Resources



The Alphabet, Reading, and Books


The Alphabet and Children's Reading


Potential Challenges of the English Alphabet for English-Language Learners


Promoting Early Literacy Through a Small-Group Format


Useful Resources



Drawing, Writing, and Dictation


Writing as Community-Building


Personal Journals


Effective Dictation Strategies


Useful Resources



Toward New Memories: Crossing Borders


Building on Our Memories


Literacy That Speaks to Children


Appendices


References


Index


About the Author