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Record Nr.

UNINA9910786038703321

Autore

Godwin Diane

Titolo

Teaching language and literacy in the early years / / Diane Godwin and Margaret Perkins

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxon [England] : , : David Fulton, , 2002

ISBN

1-136-63364-2

0-203-06564-6

1-283-96579-8

1-136-63357-X

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (154 p.)

Collana

Early years

Altri autori (Persone)

PerkinsMargaret

Disciplina

372.2/1/0941

Soggetti

Language arts (Early childhood) - Great Britain

Literacy - Great Britain

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Reprinted 1999, 2003.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Teaching Language and Literacy in the Early Years; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Talk; 2 Story; 3 Books and Texts; 4 Rhyme and Rhythm; 5 Words and Letters; 6 Mark-making and Writing; 7 The Role of the Adult; 8 Play: Making the Whole; Bibliography; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

The early years are increasingly recognized as a priority time for the education of children and language and literacy are key elements of any early childhood program. This second edition provides an accessible text on the current research and thinking surrounding these areas and demonstrates clearly how this theory can work in practice. The authors provide guidance on planning, assessment and recording; suggest appropriate activities, resources and play ideas to help those who work with or are planning to work within the foundation stage. The second edition includes specific