Addresses one debate in language development, namely the relationship between children's language development and their language experience.
The book describes both the remarkable changes in language knowledge and use that occur from infancy through high school, and also the differences in the process due to variations in experience.
Early Language Development draws together in a single volume the results of the very latest findings on language development and shows practitioners how best they can make use of them.
The authors: Offer detailed, step-by-step directions for using the Language Experience Approach in English language instruction Include examples of the kinds of texts that are generated by ELL students Describe activities teachers can use ...
Susan H.Foster- Cohen ... A very recent publication that focuses on research in syntax is Dana McDaniel et al. (1996). There is also an earlier book, by Tina Bennett—Kastor (1988).
This concise, accessible book explores the connection between language acquisition and emergent literacy skills, and how this sets the stage for later literacy development.
After laying the theoretical groundwork, including consideration of alternative frameworks, the book explores the development of the sound system of language—children's perception and production of speech sound; examines how words are ...
This book demonstrates how to build foundations for a strong communication system, distinguish typical and disordered speech and language, and develop a deep understanding of the brain and language development connection.
Early Childhood Experience in the Language Arts: Early Literacy, 8e is a tried and true reference with a goal to produce teachers who matter, teachers who are prepared, and teachers...
The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Explores how children develop linguistic and literary competence from early childhood into adolescence, in a diverse range of linguistic contexts.