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Language and Literacy for the Early Years

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ISBN-10: 0857257412

ISBN-13: 9780857257413

Edition: 2012

Authors: Sally Neaum

List price: $43.00
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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.
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Book details

List price: $43.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication date: 8/22/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 184
Size: 6.73" wide x 9.69" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

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.nbsp;

Language acquisition and development
Development theory ��� how children learn language
Development charts
Talking with babies
Factors that affect acquisition and development
Responding to language delay and difficulties
Supporting children���s language acquisition and development
Positive interaction ��� pedagogical strategies
Starting from the child
Rhymes and songs
Stories book and story telling
Creating a literate environment ��� indoors and outdoors
Roots of literacy
Understanding forms and functions of literacy
Speaking and listening
What comes before phonics
Early phonics
Books and reading
Emergent writing