Early Childhood Literacy: Engaging and Empowering Emergent Readers and Writers, Birth – Age 5
Christine Pegorraro Schull, Northern Virginia Community College
Leslie La Croix, George Mason University
Sara E. Miller, Longwood University
Kimberly Sanders Austin, Southwest Virginia Community College
Julie K. Kidd, George Mason University
Melanie Medina, Northern Virginia Community College
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Last Update: 2024
Publisher: VIVA
Language: English
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Reviews
All pillars of literacy are covered well. Emphasis on oral language and building vocabulary as critical areas to support early literacy development aligns well with current trends that pre-service professionals and others need in order to be... read more
All pillars of literacy are covered well. Emphasis on oral language and building vocabulary as critical areas to support early literacy development aligns well with current trends that pre-service professionals and others need in order to be effective. Would have liked to see more emphasis on the constrained literacy areas like alphabetic principle, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness with tips included for how to introduce and integrate these into the early learning spaces. Can be supplemented.
The authors presented variety of perspectives.
Yes! Content is timely and well needed.
The writing is clear and accessible. Don't often find that textbook writers achieve this hurdle.
Yes. The framework of the Nested Literacy Model is used throughout the book.
Sections and subsections are well put together.
My only criticism is that theories get addressed in two separate places (Chapter 3 under literacy and chapter 7 under language development). I wonder if it wouldn't have been more meaningful to address both language and literacy development theories within the same chapter as there is much overlap between the two in a practical sense, and then follow with oral language development.
I had no issues with the interface. Very easy to navigate.
Not that I noted. A carefully edited, well-written text.
This is my favorite part! What a thoughtful approach to the use of names, vignettes, pictures etc. from diverse cultures and experiences. Loved it! Well needed.
Great text! I will be adopting it as a resource with my graduate students in the summer course I teach on literacy.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1 - Building Connections that Support Emergent Literacy
- Chapter 2 - Recognizing the Power of the Early Years
- Chapter 3 - Examining Theories that Support Literacy Development
- Chapter 4 - Understanding and Valuing Children's Home Literacy Environments
- Chapter 5 - Building the Environment for Play-Based Learning
- Chapter 6 - Understanding Emergent Literacy Assessment Practices
- Chapter 7 - Language Development: Promoting Speaking, Listening & Communicating
- Chapter 8 - Reading Development: Engaging Emergent Readers
- Chapter 9 - Writing Development: Nurturing Emergent Writers
- Chapter 10 - Planning for What's Next as Emergent Readers and Writers Progress
Ancillary Material
Submit ancillary resourceAbout the Book
This textbook, Early Childhood Literacy: Engaging and Empowering Emergent Readers and Writers Birth-Age 5, outlines the connection between different areas of language and literacy and describes strategies for supporting development and promoting instruction. Early literacy includes reading, writing, and language development. Writing includes any early writing attempts and pre-writing behaviors just as reading includes any early reading attempts and recognition of symbols and sounds. Language also includes listening and speaking (oral language) and the use of gestures and signs to communicate. The term oral language is commonly used to describe early language development separately from reading and writing. This text assumes oral language is a component of language and embraces the broader term to underscore the communication practices outside of listening and speaking. For example, some children use sign language or a picture board. For these reasons, the textbook will focus on language development in its totality, including oral language. This textbook is focused on birth to age 5 because early literacy development is crucial for future learning and development.
About the Contributors
Authors
Christine Pegorraro Schull, Northern Virginia Community College
Leslie La Croix, George Mason University
Sara E. Miller, Longwood University
Kimberly Sanders Austin, Southwest Virginia Community College
Julie K. Kidd, George Mason University
Editor
Melanie Medina, Northern Virginia Community College