Language Building Blocks: Essential Linguistics for Early Childhood Educators (Early Childhood Education) (Early Childhood Education Series) - Softcover

Anita Pandley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807753556 ISBN 13: 9780807753552

Publisher: Teachers College Press, 2012

Synopsis

<em>Language Building Blocks</em> is an accessible resource that familiarises early childhood professionals with linguistics, the scientific study of language. Knowledge of linguistics will enable early childhood educators to successfully teach young children core competencies, ranging from phonemic awareness, reading and math, to health literacy and intercultural awareness. The text includes numerous real-life examples and hands-on activities for diverse age groups and learning styles. The online Resource Guide provides hands-on activities and contributions by top scholars in the field. This book shows teachers how to systematically empower and include all children.

About this title

About the Author:

Anita Pandey is professor of linguistics and coordinator of professional communication in the Department of English and Language Arts at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0807753556
• ISBN 13: 9780807753552
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224