Developing Language and Literacy : Effective Intervention in the Early Years

Julia M Carroll

ISBN 10: 047071185X / ISBN 13: 9780470711859

Published by Wiley Jan 2011, 2011

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Neuware - It is now common knowledge that successful literacy development in children is built on a foundation of strong oral language skills. Yet while recent government reviews emphasise the importance of developing early language skills, relatively little information is available on how to build these skills effectively.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Developing Language and Literacy : Effective Intervention in the Early Years
• Publisher: Wiley Jan 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047071185X
• ISBN 13: 9780470711859
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

Developing Language and Literacy: Effective Intervention in the Early Years describes successful intervention programmes to improve the phonological skills, vocabulary, and grammar of young children at risk of reading difficulties.

• Presents two structured intervention programmes to provide support for young children with language and literacy difficulties
• Describes clearly how to improve the language and foundation literacy skills of young children in the classroom
• Includes information about how to assess research, and how to monitor and design intervention strategies for use with individual children
• Helps teachers to develop an understanding of the intervention and research process as a whole
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About the Author

Julia M. Carroll is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick.

Claudine Bowyer-Crane is a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and a chartered psychologist.

Fiona J. Duff is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of York.

Charles J. Hulme is Professor of Psychology at the University of York.

Margaret J. Snowling is Professor of Psychology at the University of York and a chartered clinical psychologist.

Illustrations by Dean Chesher