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Paperback. Condition: Fair. For undergraduate courses in Language Development for preservice/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.  Language Development in Early Childhood focuses on supplying readers with a basic understanding of the phonetics, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic aspects of language knowledge acquired by young children.  In addition, the ways in which this acquisition process can be enhanced in early childhood settings are included.  In this revision, new material is included on the role of the brain in language development, along with key illustrations.  Also new to the second edition are vignettes of young children's language development which open each chapter. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. For undergraduate courses in Language Development for preservice/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.  Language Development in Early Childhood focuses on supplying readers with a basic understanding of the phonetics, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic aspects of language knowledge acquired by young children.  In addition, the ways in which this acquisition process can be enhanced in early childhood settings are included.  In this revision, new material is included on the role of the brain in language development, along with key illustrations.  Also new to the second edition are vignettes of young children's language development which open each chapter. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Literacy Development in Early Childhood offers a truly comprehensive look at literacy development, beginning in infancy and continuing through grade 8. Organized developmentally, chapters on the ?signs? of early literacy behaviors are followed by chapters on ?enhancing? those behaviors. Assessment topics, including observation forms for classroom use, and developmentally appropriate strategies are integrated throughout. The role of oral language as a foundation for literacy, home-school connections, and cultural influences on literacy development are also emphasized. This text will help teachers serve as thoughtful mediators in children's transactions with literacy. Provides Teachers with Tools for Reflective Literacy Instruction. The book?s organization and narrative encourages teachers to become reflective decision-makers who select and implement instructional strategies based upon their knowledge of individual children?s emergent literacy behaviors and needs. Explores Literacy Strategies through Classroom- and Home-Based Examples and Vignettes. Numerous vignettes and teacher-child interactions throughout the book demonstrate literacy scaffolding in an applied and authentic manner. Supports Teachers in Multicultural and Urban Settings. An emphasis on linguistic and cultural diversity is woven throughout?including an array of strategies for English Language Learners?to provide today?s teachers with the knowledge to help all children succeed. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Written by Beverly Otto, Language Development in Early Childhood Education, 4/e efficiently combines theory, research, and practice to provide a solid foundation for understanding language development in children birth through age eight. A comprehensive resource, it focuses 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. Exact guidance on how to develop classrooms and other learning environments that enhance children?s language development is also provided. Every chapter begins with interesting vignettes of young children's language development, and throughout all the chapters, readers will discover anecdotal narratives to illustrate key concepts and interaction strategies.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. ?The acquisition of language is essential to children's cognitive and social development.? From the NAEYC position statement, November 1995.   Readers of this book will receive a solid foundation for understanding language development from birth to age eight.  The text supplies a basic overview of phonetics, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic aspects of language knowledge, while also providing practical suggestions for interactions with children and templates for observing and documenting infant and toddler language development.   The appendices provide supplementary information on additional readings.  The new edition has been extensively revised with coverage of the latest research and hot topics in the field such as: New To This Edition:Updates the section on the role of brain maturation in language development--Provides awareness of the connections between physical, cognitive, and language development. Describes the techniques used by researchers to discover the perceptual abilities of infants to distinguish speech sounds and patterns of intonation?This helps students understand the complexities of research with very young children.Provides templates for observing and documenting infant and toddler language development in the assessments chapter?This shows practical ways for teachers to begin to systematically observe individual children?s language development.  Includes guidelines and strategies for interacting with English language learners at each developmental level, providing practical ways in which teachers can enhance language development among ELLs.Reviews current research on autism and its connection to early language development.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. ?The acquisition of language is essential to children's cognitive and social development.? From the NAEYC position statement, November 1995.   Readers of this book will receive a solid foundation for understanding language development from birth to age eight.  The text supplies a basic overview of phonetics, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic aspects of language knowledge, while also providing practical suggestions for interactions with children and templates for observing and documenting infant and toddler language development.   The appendices provide supplementary information on additional readings.  The new edition has been extensively revised with coverage of the latest research and hot topics in the field such as: New To This Edition:Updates the section on the role of brain maturation in language development--Provides awareness of the connections between physical, cognitive, and language development. Describes the techniques used by researchers to discover the perceptual abilities of infants to distinguish speech sounds and patterns of intonation?This helps students understand the complexities of research with very young children.Provides templates for observing and documenting infant and toddler language development in the assessments chapter?This shows practical ways for teachers to begin to systematically observe individual children?s language development.  Includes guidelines and strategies for interacting with English language learners at each developmental level, providing practical ways in which teachers can enhance language development among ELLs.Reviews current research on autism and its connection to early language development.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Literacy Development in Early Childhood offers a truly comprehensive look at literacy development, beginning in infancy and continuing through grade 8. Organized developmentally, chapters on the ?signs? of early literacy behaviors are followed by chapters on ?enhancing? those behaviors. Assessment topics, including observation forms for classroom use, and developmentally appropriate strategies are integrated throughout. The role of oral language as a foundation for literacy, home-school connections, and cultural influences on literacy development are also emphasized. This text will help teachers serve as thoughtful mediators in children's transactions with literacy. Provides Teachers with Tools for Reflective Literacy Instruction. The book?s organization and narrative encourages teachers to become reflective decision-makers who select and implement instructional strategies based upon their knowledge of individual children?s emergent literacy behaviors and needs. Explores Literacy Strategies through Classroom- and Home-Based Examples and Vignettes. Numerous vignettes and teacher-child interactions throughout the book demonstrate literacy scaffolding in an applied and authentic manner. Supports Teachers in Multicultural and Urban Settings. An emphasis on linguistic and cultural diversity is woven throughout?including an array of strategies for English Language Learners?to provide today?s teachers with the knowledge to help all children succeed. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Written by Beverly Otto, Language Development in Early Childhood Education, 4/e efficiently combines theory, research, and practice to provide a solid foundation for understanding language development in children birth through age eight. A comprehensive resource, it focuses 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. Exact guidance on how to develop classrooms and other learning environments that enhance children?s language development is also provided. Every chapter begins with interesting vignettes of young children's language development, and throughout all the chapters, readers will discover anecdotal narratives to illustrate key concepts and interaction strategies.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.