Desirable Literacies

Approaches to Language and Literacy in the Early Years

Jackie Marsh editor Elaine Hallet editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:3rd Nov '08

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What are the ways in which young children learn to communicate? Collating their extensive experience of language and literacy in the early years, the contributors explore key aspects of this topic, linking practical ideas for early years settings and classrooms to relevant theory and research.

This second edition is updated to take into account important developments in research, policy and practice, and now covers the 0-8 age range. It also addresses developments in new media and the impact this has upon literacy in young children, and offers chapters on new areas which have emerged in recent years, such as multimodality, media literacy, creative arts and literacy.

Explored in the book are:

- the relationship between play and literacy;

- the role environmental print has in early literacy development;

- the language and literacy development of young bilinguals;

- ideas, suggestions and justifications for the use of poetry;

- a two-year research project, funded by Creative Partnerships; and

- key issues relating to family literacy.

′[This book] is packed with information, examples and case studies which will make it very useful to both students and established practitioners′ - Early Years Update
A new edition of Disirable Literacies that addresses core issues around the breadth of children′s literacy development (including the impact of home literacies). -- Dr Alastair Daniel * drupal *
Marsh and Hallett have re-presented the ideas around literacy and wider cultural issues in ways that reflect current theory, policy and practice and recent research. An additional new chapetr relates to children and digital literacy which is essential in the technological world in which we live. The references at the end of each chapter provide students with an accessible reading list to enhance their learning. -- Mrs Karen Clarke * drupal *
An excellent publication which explores many of the key issues which surround today′s literacy practices. An in depth exploration of media literacy, multimodality and using film with Early Years children. An essesntial read for anyone interested in ensuring that young children are engaged in meaningful activities.
Many practical ideas are suggested based on the most recent research. -- Mrs Tracy Parvin * drupal *

ISBN: 9781847872814

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 640g

288 pages

2nd Revised edition