Language and Literacy in the Early Years

Abstract

PART ONE: LANGUAGE AND LEARNING Linguistics The Study of Language Key Terms Linguistics Grammars Systems and Signs Teaching and Learning Suggestions Sociolinguistics Language and Cultures Language Variety Power and Influence Language Change Multilingualism Teaching and Learning Suggestions Psycholinguistics Early Language Acquisition Key Terms Early Language Acquisition How Do We Do It? Stages in Speech and Language Development Teaching and Learning Suggestions Language and Thinking Key Terms Views and Perspectives Brainy Babies Teaching and Learning Suggestions The Early-Years Educator and Knowledge about Language From Theory to Practice? Language Knowledge and the Educators Language Study in Early Years Settings Language in Social Contexts Multilingualism in Early Years Settings Language Variety and Standard English Language, Thinking and Learning PART TWO: LITERACY Narrative and Storying Key Terms Narrative Storying Teaching and Learning Suggestions Books and the World of Literature Key Terms Early Experiences with Books Literature and Becoming Literate Teaching Reading and Supporting Readers Teaching and Learning Suggestions Early Representation and Emerging Writing Key Terms Process and Product Literacy, Culture and Schooling Early Representation and Symbolizing Symbols and the Creation of Meanings Emerging Writing Appropriate Practices Teaching and Learning Suggestions The Early Years Educator and Literacy The Literacy Approach Getting Started Emerging Literacy Early Literacy and Nursery Curriculum Parents, Families, Communities and Cultures Records and Assessment

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