| CODE | PRE2611 | ||||||
| TITLE | Fostering Language and Literacy Development | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Early Childhood and Primary Education | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | In this study-unit, students are introduced to the major language and literacy theories which help shape policies and practice in early childhood education settings. Language and literacy development are basic skills and significant milestones which help children gain access to a range of activities. Apart from discussing the theories, emphasis is given to specific language & literacy skills which contribute towards a competent user of a language. This will be done by analyzing a variety of resources which promote children's familiarity with language skills and incorporating suggestions for practical activities which can facilitate language and literacy development in young learners. Reading List:Anning, A. & Edwards, A. (1999) Promoting Children's Learning from Birth to Five. Open University Press. Bialostok, S. (1992). Raising readers. Helping your child to literacy. Canada: Peguis. Browne, A. (1993). Helping children to write. London: Paul Chapman. Browne, A. (1996). Developing language and literacy 3-8. London: Paul Chapman. Campbell, R. (1995). Reading in the early years handbook. Buckingham: Open University. Corden, R. (2000). Literacy and learning through talk. Buckingham: Open University. Donaldson, M. (1978). Children's minds. Glasgow: Fontana. Garton, A & Pratt, C. (1989). Learning to be literate. The development of spoken & written language. Oxford: Blackwell. Hannon, P. (1995). Literacy, home and school. Research and practice in teaching literacy with parents. London: Falmer. Hannon, P. (2000). Reflecting on literacy in education. London: Routledge Falmer. Hurst, V. & Joseph, J. (2000). Supporting Early Learning: The Way Forward. Open University Press. Jackson, M. (1993). Literacy. London: David Fulton. Meadows, S. (1993). The Child as Thinker: The Development and Acquisition of Cognition in Childhood. Routledge. Morrow, L.M. (2001). Literacy development in the early years. Helping children read and write. (4th ed.) Massachusetts: Allyn & Bacon. Stierer, B. & Maybin, J. (1994). Language, literacy and learning in educational practice. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. Strickland D.S. & Morrow, L.M. (2000). Beginning reading and writing. USA: Teacher's College & IRA. Whitehead, M. (1999). Supporting language and literacy development in the early years. Buckingham: Open University. Wragg, E.C., Wragg, C.M., Haynes, G.S. & Chamberlin, R.P. (1998). Improving literacy in the primary school. London: Routledge. Wray, D. & Medwell, J. (1991). Literacy and language in the primary years. Routledge: London. Wray, D. (1994). Literacy and awareness. London: Hodder & Stoughton |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Valerie Sollars |
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