Language Development in Early Childhood - Softcover

Otto, Beverly W.

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9780023895449: Language Development in Early Childhood

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ISBN 10: 0023895446 ISBN 13: 9780023895449

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

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For undergraduate courses in language development for pre-service/early childhood majors or child development majors.

This text efficiently combines theory, research, and practice to provide a solid foundation for understanding language development from birth to age eight. It focuses on supplying readers with a basic understanding of the phonetic, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic aspects of language knowledge acquired by young children and the ways in which this acquisition process can be enhanced in early childhood settings. Acquisition of knowledge of written language is also included as part of children's language development.

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Theory, research, and intentional developmentally appropriate practice combine to provide a solid foundation for understanding language development from birth to Grade 3.

Language Development in Early Childhood Education helps future early childhood educators support children's language development from birth through the 3rd grade. The text presents a compelling, comprehensive view of key linguistic concepts, language development theory, and research while remaining focused on the development of phonological, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic language skills, children’s understanding of written language, and ways in which this acquisition process can be enhanced in early childhood settings. Interesting vignettes/scenarios of young children's language development open each chapter, and within each chapter anecdotal narratives illustrate key concepts and interaction strategies. The text has been updated and expanded throughout, and the new Enhanced Pearson eText features links to video clips; alignment among Learning Outcomes, chapter text sections, and pop-up multiple-choice quizzes; and a digital Glossary linking key terms in the eText.

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About the Author:

Beverly Otto, PhD, an early childhood educator for over 35 years, is professor emeritus in the Teacher Education Department at Northeastern Illinois University. She earned her doctorate at Northwestern University in teaching and learning processes, with a focus on emergent literacy, linguistics, and educational foundations. Dr. Otto teaches courses in language and literacy development for preservice and inservice teachers along with research for classroom teachers. Her major professional goal is preparing teachers to support children’s lifelong learning through language and literacy development. She also served as department chair as well as associate dean in the College of Education. Dr. Otto is the author of Literacy Development in Early Childhood (Pearson Education, 2008) and has authored articles published in international, national, and state professional journals. Her field-based research on language development and emergent literacy has been presented at international, national, state, and local conferences. She has served as a consultant to early childhood centers, school districts, and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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