Language & Literacy in the Early Years 0-7
- Marian R Whitehead - Independent Consultant
Primary English
"The text relates theory and practice in an easily readable form with particularly helpful sections on key terminology and summaries within each chapter. A most useful, practical text which no early years practitioner should be without" - Jacqueline Barbera, Director of Undergraduate ITT, Liverpool Hope University College
This Fourth Edition of Language and Literacy in the Early Years has been fully revised and updated to reflect current professional interests and the latest developments in the field. The book provides comprehensive coverage of issues in language, literacy and learning, focusing on the age range from birth to eight years. New material covers theory of mind, key persons, and social and emotional dimensions of learning. The author has added material on difficulties with language development; phonics and the new literacies. Key terms, further reading and a revised layout make the book accessible to students.
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 programs, 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, practitioners, classroom assistants and foundation stage teachers.
'This book shoudl be read by all those involved in Early Years settings, in order to understand the moral imperative of creating environments which recognise the uniquely individual social and cultural experiences that young children bring to formalised learning. The greatest strength of this text is the ability of the writer to annexe complex research to the compelling need for the practitioner to understand how young children both make meaning and use language to make new meaning as they learn to communicate in a range of modes' -
English 4-11 Magazine
'This new edition of a highly regarded and very well-presented text on young children's language and literacy development is thoroughly up-to-date and relevant to practitioners working with children from birth to five in the Early Years Foundation Stage and teachers of children in Years 1 and 2. It provides, in an extremely readable and accessible way, the key theories which practitioners need to be familiar with in order to support the language and literacy development of young children in their care...Students will find the connection between theory and practice illuminating and a great help in their studies'
- Early Years Update
'This book is key reading for primary and early years students, early years practitioners classroom assistants and Early Years Foundation Stage teachers' -
Early Years Educator
Praise for the Third Edition :
'The text relates theory and practice in an easily readable form with particularly helpful sections on key terminology and summaries within each chapter. A most useful, practical text which no early years practitioner should be without' - Jacqueline Barbera, Director of Undergraduate ITT, Liverpool Hope University College
A great foundation book for understanding what is literacy and language in the early years. with practical examples of how to implement language and literacy in the early years.
This is the textbook that the students are working on to understand Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics for their Multilingual learning.
An excellent book that covers all the important elements of language and literacy development, and explains them clearly. Highly recommended.
This book will be highly recommended for the Supporting Children's Literacy Skills Module for my students in their early years course. The text is useful and provides clear understanding of teaching young children and supporting their language and literacy development. Many thanks
An excellent guide to language and literacy in the under 7's. For those completing a speech and language course it helps to relate theory to practice. An interesting read.
Another outstanding book by Whitehead that focuses on children’s language and literacy development from birth to seven. A useful resource for student.
This book will be added to the reading list for the Communication, Language and Literacy module taught to second year B.Ed students.
This book provides useful material for students in relation to language acquisition, reading and writing . The book is clearly laid out.
Very supportive content and understandable for someone looking at language and literacy in the early years for the first time at foundation level. Good overall content.
Sage College Publishing
