Provide the core content and teaching strategies that prospective early childhood educators need to help children learn language and literacy
An integrative view of how children learn language and literacy blends themes of constructivism and science-based instruction, respect for diversity, instruction-based assessment, and family involvement in literacy learning.
Real-world examples of research-based instructional strategies used by outstanding early childhood teachers in their own classrooms help readers link theory to actual classroom practice.
Language and literacy are explored along a developmental continuum from birth through age 5, illustrating the continuity and interrelatedness of language and emergent literacy knowledge and skills.
Discussions now include the teaching of beginning reading and writing in addition to the teaching of early reading and writing to give prospective teachers a more thorough introduction to core teaching strategies (chs. 5-8).
Approaches to early literacy teaching that span Prek-K are identified, including features of each approach. Key information is provided on what differentiates reading approaches to inform instructional decision-making. Critical criteria essential to all approaches is also provided (ch. 7).
A strong overview of the role of language in children’s literacy development explores the connection between listening comprehension and vocabulary on students’ reading success (chs. 4 and 5).
Home care learning environments are discussed in addition to day care settings to reflect the growing trend of using home care as an inexpensive, alternative environment that supports early learning.
Current demographic surveys distill the range of family diversity in the U.S. and connect these variables to potential learning outcomes for young children (ch. 2).
Information on communicating with families helps teachers understand how to build relationships with families and provide parents with the tools to support children’s development (ch. 2).
Expanded discussions on technology help readers understand the latest digital approaches and resources that support language and literacy experiences and development.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, birth to age 5 and grades K-12, help readers see the connections between learning expectations and instruction (introduced in ch. 1 and referenced where applicable).
More than 30 percent of the references are updated to ensure the ideas presented are reflective of what is known about language and literacy development today.
Link to Practice features enable students to apply key concepts in classrooms where they are doing observations and internships.
Chapter Goals clearly outline learning objectives for students and offer opportunities for self assessment through multiple-choice questions and application exercises.
Chapter-opening vignettes illustrate important points in the chapter and help students see how research can be incorporated into practice. A five-year case study of one child’s language development demonstrates how the three language theories explain specific aspects and stages of development in an easy-to-remember, engaging story (ch. 2).
Focus Questions at the beginning of each chapter alert readers to the big ideas in the chapter. Brief end-of-chapter summaries revisit the Focus Questions to help students tie concepts together.
Trade Secrets illustrate how the teaching strategies described can be applied to specific situations and how real teachers deal with problems that may arise in the classroom.
Special features promote diversity and inclusivity in the classroom with specific strategies for teaching children with s

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