Product Description

Developing Language and Literacy 3 - 8, Third Edition is a comprehensive and practical introduction to teaching and learning English in the early years. The new edition has been fully updated to take account of the new requirements for teaching English in the early years, including the new curriculum guidance document - the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the new Primary Framework in England. It covers all aspects of language and literacy and draws on current thinking, research and classroom expertise in order to describe practice that is rooted in research.

The book includes chapters on:

- Speaking and Listening

- Reading

- Resources for Language and Literacy

- Writing

- Spelling, Handwriting and Punctuation

- Bilingual Learners

- Language, Literacy and Gender

- Children with Difficulties

- Involving Parents and Carers

-Assessment

- Planning

Further reading and sources of information, including websites, are given so that readers can explore aspects of English in more depth. It also includes a section on the role of the English post- holder. The book covers the English elements of the Curriculum for Initial Teacher Training, particularly those relating to pedagogical knowledge and teaching and assessment methods, and so should be of particular use and interest to trainee teachers following 3 - 8, 5 - 8 or 5 -11 courses.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10389 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Review
'I would thoroughly recommend this as a book which enables and empowers at many levels of experience. Every staff room should have a copy' - English Four to Eleven

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Customer Reviews

Excellent book for all involved with Early Years or KS1
I found this book very informative on implementing good language and literacy practice in the classroom. With all the changes in the curriculum, the research is up to date making it an invaluable resouce for especially the student teacher covering policy and practice with plenty of suggestions for further reading. It is focused on how the child learns and how to teach language and literacy in an interesting and successful way. There are plenty of case studies and practical examples for implementing good practice making it relevant for qualified teachers as much as students. An excellent book for all those with an interest in language and literacy in Early Years and Key Stage 1 settings.

Really pleased with this book.
I required this book for my teacher training course and am pleased that it is really relevant to life in the classroom and the academic part of my course. Book arrived in super condition.