| Emergent Literacy and Language Development: Promoting Learning in Early Childhood Contributor(s): Rhyner, Paula M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1606233009 ISBN-13: 9781606233009 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: 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 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Education | Language Experience Approach - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) |
| Dewey: 372.6 |
| LCCN: 2009011208 |
| Series: Challenges in Language and Literacy |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.3" W x 8.94" (1.06 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
