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Combining teaching experience, research findings, and first-hand parenting stories, this compelling and practical resource distills everything you need to know for a thorough understanding of language and early literacy development. Following the introductory chapter, each chapter focuses on a component of language and early literacy including oral language development, listening comprehension, vocabulary development, phonological and phonemic awareness, alphabet knowledge and phonics instruction, handwriting and writing conventions, morphological awareness, digital literacy skills, and motivation for literacy. With an emphasis on the diversity of classrooms and types of learners, Promoting Language and Early Literacy Development is invaluable reading for parents and caregivers, early years teachers, learning support assistants, and nursery workers.

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Author:   Pamela Beach
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.439kg
ISBN:  

9781032688541

ISBN 10:   1032688548
Pages:   142
Publication Date:   04 October 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Meet the Author Chapter 1: Turning Pages: An Introduction Chapter 2: Linguistic Geniuses: Oral Language and Listening Comprehension Chapter 3: Becoming Word Conscious: Vocabulary Development Chapter 4: Fostering Word Scientists: Language Syntax and Morphology Chapter 5: The Sounds of Language: Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Chapter 6: “The Cat Sat”: Alphabet Knowledge and Phonics Chapter 7: Meaning Makers: Reading Fluency and Comprehension Chapter 8: Mark Making: Letter Formation and Writing Development Chapter 9: Interacting with Technologies: Developing Digital Literacy Skills Chapter 10: Reading in Cars: Motivation for Literacy

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Dr. Pamela Beach is Associate Professor of Language and Literacy at the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. Pamela completed her M.A. in Child Study and Education and her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and Education at the University of Toronto. Her background as a parent and elementary teacher has influenced her research interests which focus on the dissemination of research-informed literacy practices.

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