Language and Literacy 3-7: Creative Approaches to Teaching

by Jeni Riley

Overview

This practical guide considers the research evidence that is needed to inform enlightened practice, and offers concrete suggestions and teaching approaches for early years settings and classrooms. This comprehensive book shows the 'what,' the 'how,' and the 'why' of innovative, creative practice for teaching language and literacy. The author clearly examines how young children learn to use both spoken and written language, and shows how to assess, plan and teach for the effective learning of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Each chapter includes case studies, learning and teaching suggestions, and further reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412919869
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	10/27/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.53(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jeni Riley is Head of School of Early Childhood and Primary Education at the Institute of Education, University of London.

Table of Contents

Learning to Communicate and Think
Supporting Oracy in Early Years Settings and KS 1 Classrooms
Developing an Understanding of Written Language
The Emergent Phase of Literacy
Learning to Read and Write: The Importance of Print and Sound Awareness
An Holistic Approach to the Assessment and Teaching of Literacy
A Creative Approach to the Planning and Provision of Communication, Language and Literacy in the Foundation Stage and KS 1
Supporting Writing in the Foundation Stage and KS 1: Developing Writing For Different Purposes
Children's Books and the Early Years of Education
Supporting Children For Whom English is an Additional Language
Supporting Learning, Language and Literacy with ICT
Supporting Children Who Find Learning to Read and Write Difficult