Language & Literacy in the Early Years 0-7
- Marian R Whitehead - Independent Consultant
The author emphasizes the joy and creativity involved in supporting young children's development as speakers, writers and readers. While taking account of current initiatives and programmes, the author supports flexible teaching methods in what is a complex teaching and learning process. The book is fully illustrated with examples and photos from early childhood settings.
This book is essential reading for primary and early years students and practitioners in the field of language and literacy including nursery nurses, classroom assistants and foundation stage teachers.
Key concepts and aspects of language aquisition are explained in an easy to understand fashion. Recommendations for further reading at the end of each chapter is useful.
This is an excellent book to enhance student's learning. It gives good teaching and learning ideas throughout and is well laid out, backing up the text with diagrams and models as well as pictures
I found this a very helpful text for anyone studying young children's language and communication. It 'demystified' some terms from linguistics for me. Marian argues strongly for building on home learning in settings and for using a 'whole language' environment to promote writing and reading in young children.
This is a comprehensive guide to language edevelopment. There is relevance to everyday EY practice and this will support students in their placement.
Good balance of theory and applied examples to aid student inderstanding and learning.
Clear and well-presented. Appropriate for modules in all 3 years of the BA Educational Studies degree and for Y2 of the foundation Degree in Learning Support.
This book has an interesting scope, (spoken) language AND literacy within the whole 0-7 years area. This broad perspective regarding the mixture og (spoken) language and literacy, and regarding age, makes the book relevant for a course like the one in question, as it is a course set on constructing a similar broad and continous perspective regarding language and literacy from age 0 and into primary school.
This is one of the best books for students working in the early years from a recognised and influential academic in the field
A good general resource for students. Information is clearly laid out and enjoyable to read.
An excellent text book for students undertaking Early Years courses to enable them to develop a good understanding of language development and reasons as to why elements of practice within early years settings are essential to ensure the strong development of children's language. The book incorporates excellent practical ideas,examples from practice and links to appropriate developmental theory.It is accessible and easy to understand ideal for those who wish to develop a deeper understanding of child development.
