Research in Young Children's Literacy and Language Development

2019-12-13
 |  Education
Research in Young Children's Literacy and Language Development

Author: Olivia N. Saracho

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781351609562

Category: Education

Page: 709

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The importance of the early years in young children’s lives and the rigid inequality in literacy achievement are a stimulating backdrop to current research in young children’s language and literacy development. This book reports new data and empirical analyses that advance the theory of language and literacy, with researchers using different methodologies in conducting their study, with both a sound empirical underpinning and a captivating analytical rationalization of the results. The contributors to this volume used several methodological methods (e.g. quantitative, qualitative) to describe the complete concept of the study; the achievement of the study; and the study in an appropriate manner based on the study’s methodology. The contributions to this volume cover a wide range of topics, including dual language learners; Latino immigrant children; children who have hearing disabilities; parents’ and teachers’ beliefs about language development; early literacy skills of toddlers and preschool children; interventions; multimodalities in early literacies; writing; and family literacy. The studies were conducted in various early childhood settings such as child care, nursery school, Head Start, kindergarten, and primary grades, and the subjects in the studies represent the pluralism of the globe – a pluralism of language, backgrounds, ethnicity, abilities, and disabilities. This book was originally published as a special issue of Early Child Development and Care.

Research in Young Children's Literacy and Language Development

2019-12-13
 |  Education
Research in Young Children's Literacy and Language Development

Author: Olivia N. Saracho

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781351609579

Category: Education

Page: 502

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The importance of the early years in young children’s lives and the rigid inequality in literacy achievement are a stimulating backdrop to current research in young children’s language and literacy development. This book reports new data and empirical analyses that advance the theory of language and literacy, with researchers using different methodologies in conducting their study, with both a sound empirical underpinning and a captivating analytical rationalization of the results. The contributors to this volume used several methodological methods (e.g. quantitative, qualitative) to describe the complete concept of the study; the achievement of the study; and the study in an appropriate manner based on the study’s methodology. The contributions to this volume cover a wide range of topics, including dual language learners; Latino immigrant children; children who have hearing disabilities; parents’ and teachers’ beliefs about language development; early literacy skills of toddlers and preschool children; interventions; multimodalities in early literacies; writing; and family literacy. The studies were conducted in various early childhood settings such as child care, nursery school, Head Start, kindergarten, and primary grades, and the subjects in the studies represent the pluralism of the globe – a pluralism of language, backgrounds, ethnicity, abilities, and disabilities. This book was originally published as a special issue of Early Child Development and Care.

Emergent Literacy and Language Development

2009-06-18
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Emergent Literacy and Language Development

Author: Paula M. Rhyner

Publisher: Guilford Press

ISBN: 9781606233658

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 240

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This concise, accessible book explores the connection between language acquisition and emergent literacy skills, and how this sets the stage for later literacy development. Chapters address formative early experiences such as speaking and listening, being read to, and talking about print concepts and the alphabet. Written for early childhood professionals, reading specialists, and speech–language pathologists, the book describes effective assessment and instructional approaches for fostering language learning and emergent literacy in typically developing children and those at risk for language delays. Vivid case examples illustrate specific ways to collaborate with parents to give all children a strong foundation for school readiness and success.

Contemporary Perspectives on Literacy in Early Childhood Education

2002-04-01
 |  Education
Contemporary Perspectives on Literacy in Early Childhood Education

Author: Olivia Saracho

Publisher: IAP

ISBN: 9781607525288

Category: Education

Page: 209

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This volume identifies and critically analyzes research studies related to the critical skills, environments, and adult interactions that contribute to young children’s literacy development. The volume reminisces on the reformation that has emerged in the language and literacy education of young children. Prior to the 1960's, few studies were available on pre?first?grade literacy. Then studies began to emerge in the 1960's focusing on the reading readiness paradigm and on the conventional assumption that literacy development was only introduce and when children experienced formal reading instruction in school (Sulzby & Teale, 1986). Fortunately, Durkin (1966) found that there were children reading before first grade and determined that the reading readiness paradigm was theoretically and pragmatically incongruous. Others followed Durkin’s footsteps. Sulzby and Teale (1986) identify the following concepts about young children’s acquisition of literacy learning: 1. Literacy development originates well before children are introduced to formal instruction. 2. The notion that reading precedes writing or that writing precedes reading is a fallacy. 3. Literacy blooms in "real?life" settings and by performing real?life activities that are used to "get things done." 4. The purposes of literacy for young children are as important in learning about writing and reading as are the dimensions of literacy. 5. Children’s cognitive development is important to their acquisition of literacy during the years from birth to six. 6. Children learn written language when they actively engage in their world. Competent teachers throughout the United States suggest that prior to attending school, children have acquired a distinctive culture, collection of experiences, and group of abilities (Vacca & Vacca, 2000). Many prekindergarten children have been in a group setting for three and four years such as a child care setting where teachers and caregivers teach them reading and writing.

Handbook of Early Literacy Research

2011-03-09
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Handbook of Early Literacy Research

Author: Susan B. Neuman

Publisher: Guilford Press

ISBN: 9781609180294

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 467

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Building crucial bridges between theory, research, and practice, this volume brings together leading authorities on the literacy development of young children. The Handbook examines the full range of factors that shape learning in and out of the classroom, from basic developmental processes to family and sociocultural contexts, pedagogical strategies, curricula, and policy issues. Highlights of Volume 3 include cutting-edge perspectives on English language learning; innovative ways to support print knowledge, phonological awareness, and other code-related skills; and exemplary approaches to early intervention and teacher professional development.

Handbook of Early Literacy Research

2007-05-02
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Handbook of Early Literacy Research

Author: David K. Dickinson

Publisher: Guilford Press

ISBN: 9781593855772

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 490

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Current research increasingly highlights the role of early literacy in young children's development--and informs practices and policies that promote success among diverse learners. The Handbook of Early Literacy Research presents cutting-edge knowledge on all aspects of literacy learning in the early years. Volume 2 provides additional perspectives on important topics covered in Volume 1 and addresses critical new topics: the transition to school, the teacher-child relationship, sociodramatic play, vocabulary development, neuroimaging work, Vygotskian theory, findings from international studies, and more.

Helping Young Children Learn Language and Literacy

2012
 |  Children
Helping Young Children Learn Language and Literacy

Author: Carol Vukelich

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

ISBN: 0132316366

Category: Children

Page: 0

View: 321

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Helping Young Children Learn Language and Literacy: Birth Through Kindergarten, 3/e, written by three renowned and well respected educator/authors, provides teachers with sound instructional strategies for teaching the language arts to young children and enhancing their reading, writing, speaking, and listening development. The unique focus of the book integrates emergent literacy and scientifically based reading research instruction, diversity, and instruction-based assessment in a highly readable manner, while incorporating ready-to-use ideas and strategies.

Developing Language and Literacy with Young Children

2002-05-24
 |  Education
Developing Language and Literacy with Young Children

Author: Marian R Whitehead

Publisher: SAGE

ISBN: 0761947256

Category: Education

Page: 164

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The author reasserts the importance of children's relationships and communications with people who care about them, spend time with them, and share in the excitement of their developing languages and their investigations of literacy.

Literacy and Young Children

2003-01-01
 |  Education
Literacy and Young Children

Author: Diane M. Barone

Publisher: Guilford Press

ISBN: 1572308192

Category: Education

Page: 340

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One of two parents' guides based on the revised National Curriculum, this book is intended as an introduction to Key Stages 1 and 2. The need for parents to be involved in their children's education has taken root in recent years. To be able to make choices, however, parents need to be informed. This book is intended to enable them to get to grips with the elements of the National Curriculum and topical issues.

EBOOK: Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years

2009-03-16
 |  Education
EBOOK: Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years

Author: Marian Whitehead

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

ISBN: 9780335238026

Category: Education

Page: 200

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"Marian Whitehead's re-focused priorities of babies as powerful thinkers, the significance of non-verbal communication, the importance of language play, the roots of emergent literacy and the notion of language and education as shared community endeavours make her book the one to choose for today's world." Early Years Update Radically rewritten and updated in light of new research and developments, the new edition of this important book gives clear guidance to early years practitioners on how to support young children’s language and literacy development. The book covers the age range 0-7 years and highlights the speed and complexity of this period of growth in children’s thinking, communicative abilities, language, social and cultural awareness and physical skills. Child observations and case studies and photographs are used to demonstrate the learning that goes on in a variety of homes and early years settings. New and key features include: An expanded chapter showing a range of good practices in three different settings (nursery school, integrated children’s centre and Steiner kindergartens) A new chapter reviewing the statutory national requirements for communication, language and literacy in the UK Additional case studies (including children in the final year of the Foundation Stage) End of chapter summaries Updated further reading Notes on provision and activities for supporting young children’s development at ends of each chapter Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years is valuable reading for early years students and practitioners.

Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children

2013-01-17
 |  Education
Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children

Author: Olivia N. Saracho

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781136897016

Category: Education

Page: 482

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The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children is the essential reference on research on early childhood education throughout the world. This singular resource provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues as well as the information necessary to make informed judgments about these issues. The field has changed significantly since the publication of the second edition, and this third edition of the handbook takes care to address the entirety of vital new developments. A valuable tool for all those who work and study in the field of early childhood education, this volume addresses critical, cutting edge research on child development, curriculum, policy, and research and evaluation strategies. With a multitude of new and updated chapters, The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children, 3rd Edition makes the expanding knowledge base related to early childhood education readily available and accessible.

Early Childhood Curriculum for All Learners

2014-08-12
 |  Education
Early Childhood Curriculum for All Learners

Author: Ann M. Selmi

Publisher: SAGE Publications

ISBN: 9781483322551

Category: Education

Page: 505

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Early Childhood Curriculum for All Learners: Integrating Play and Literacy Activities is designed to teach early childhood professionals about the latest research on play and early literacy and then to show them practical methods for adapting this research to everyday classroom practices that will encourage the development of learning skills. The authors link solid, play-based research to specific developmentally appropriate practices. By combining these two areas, the text demonstrates that academic learning and play activities are highly compatible, and that children can and do develop academic skills through play. In addition, the text focuses on socio-dramatic play, a recently acknowledged, essential aspect of child-initiated play interactions. It provides specific strategies that link these interactive behaviors with the early academic skills needed for the initial primary grades. Implementation of the information presented in this book will enable children to experience a richer transition into primary education classrooms.