Language, Literacy and Communication in the Early Years:: A critical foundation

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An essential text for students and practitioners on the development and acquisition of language and literacy in the early years. 

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This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of information on cognition and language development by breaking the area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a full understanding of the holistic nature of child development. Children with communication difficulties are at risk of poor outcomes educationally, socially and in employability. Whilst there may be a range of interventions which can help children, it is the practice of those working with them that is the key to success. Therefore a firm understanding of communication development and the ability to adapt teaching to support children's individual needs are vital. The text offers a balanced approach to the theories and research into the development and acquisition of language and literacy in the early years. It examines how practice can be improved and the impact that language and literacy development has on learning outcomes. It also, importantly, addresses the particular pedagogy related to bilingual and multilingual learners. Carefully structured activities are provided and the text clearly relates theory to practice. Pedagogical features encourage a questioning, challenging and reflective approach, promoting critical thinking throughout.

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This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of information on cognition and language development by breaking the area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a full understanding of the holistic nature of child development. Children with communication difficulties are at risk of poor outcomes educationally, socially and in employability. Whilst there may be a range of interventions which can help children, it is the practice of those working with them that is the key to success. Therefore a firm understanding of communication development and the ability to adapt teaching to support children's individual needs are vital. The text offers a balanced approach to the theories and research into the development and acquisition of language and literacy in the early years. It examines how practice can be improved and the impact that language and literacy development has on learning outcomes. It also, importantly, addresses the particular pedagogy related to bilingual and multilingual learners. Carefully structured activities are provided and the text clearly relates theory to practice. Pedagogical features encourage a questioning, challenging and reflective approach, promoting critical thinking throughout.

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This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of information on cognition and language development by breaking the area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a full understanding of the holistic nature of child development. Children with communication difficulties are at risk of poor outcomes educationally, socially and in employability. Whilst there may be a range of interventions which can help children, it is the practice of those working with them that is the key to success. Therefore a firm understanding of communication development and the ability to adapt teaching to support children's individual needs are vital. The text offers a balanced approach to the theories and research into the development and acquisition of language and literacy in the early years. It examines how practice can be improved and the impact that language and literacy development has on learning outcomes. It also, importantly, addresses the particular pedagogy related to bilingual and multilingual learners. Carefully structured activities are provided and the text clearly relates theory to practice. Pedagogical features encourage a questioning, challenging and reflective approach, promoting critical thinking throughout.

Author Biography

Carol Hayes has worked in early years for the last 40 years as a teacher and tutor. She worked at Staffordshire University for six years as a principal lecturer and academic group leader, where she helped to develop a thriving early childhood studies department with programmes from foundation degrees to Masters in early childhood. Her specialist areas are cognitive development, language, literacy and communication and her main research interests are dyslexia and communication difficulties and the role of graduate teaching assistants in the workforce. 

Table of Contents

Foreword About the authorChapter 1 –  Origins of LanguageChapter 2 –  Receptive Language and ListeningChapter 3 –  The Oral TraditionChapter 4 –  Scribblers to ScribesChapter 5 –  The Foundations of ReadingChapter 6 –  Specific Learning DifficultiesChapter 7 –  Gender InfluencesChapter 8 –  Living with Language---The Literate EnvironmentChapter 9 -   Books and StoriesChapter 10 –The Holistic Child ----A Whole Brain Approach to Language AcquisitionGlossaryIndex

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I haven't found anything that I dislike about this book! It is clearly laid out and easy reading. There is a lot of useful theory analysis too! -- Fiona Pavey, Yoevil College I really liked this book and read it almost at one sitting...I particularly liked the layout of the book which was clear. The text was informative and the added elements of critical questions, chapter reflections, developing critical thinking and case studies were particularly useful. -- Sharon Drew, University of South Wales This text is really very good in terms of accessibility and set out clearly and makes it easy to follow through the text and format of sections diagrams and pictures. -- Dr Estelle Martin, University of East London

Details ISBN1910391549 Author Carol Hayes Short Title LANGUAGE LITERACY & COMMUNICAT Series Early Years Language English ISBN-10 1910391549 ISBN-13 9781910391549 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-01-18 Pages 232 Illustrations Yes UK Release Date 2016-01-18 Imprint Critical Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Northwich Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2016-01-18 NZ Release Date 2016-01-18 Publisher Critical Publishing Ltd Subtitle A critical foundation DEWEY 372.6049 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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