Bloomsbury Academic Children's Emergent Literacy: From Research to Practice

This book examines emergent literacy as the foundations for language instruction and seeks to relate the work of those doing research on literacy acquisition and those designing programs to facilitate children's literacy development. It bridges theory and practice, looking at both cognitive processes and settings in which children first experience literacy. With contributions by leading researchers in the field, the book examines emergent literacy in nonliterate homes; oral language supports; parent-child reading; literacy and working class families; literacy from a developmental perspective; parental involvement; and collaborative efforts of teachers and parents. An essential collection for all research and education in the language arts methods area. Will also appeal to educators involved in reading instruction and parent-education. Review ?An honest and interesting attempt to portray the strengths and possible weaknesses of emergent literacy.?-Early Development and Parenting ?Grounded in social, cultural, and cognitive theories about literacy, Lancy's edited volume is a significant contribution to the dynamic field of emergent literacy. Highly recommended for graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners.?-Choice ?This book is scholarly, yet reasonably easy for the practitioner to read and understand. It contains a wealth of valuable information which relate to both theory and practice.?-Contemporary Education "An honest and interesting attempt to portray the strengths and possible weaknesses of emergent literacy."-Early Development and Parenting "This book is scholarly, yet reasonably easy for the practitioner to read and understand. It contains a wealth of valuable information which relate to both theory and practice."-Contemporary Education "Grounded in social, cultural, and cognitive theories about literacy, Lancy's edited volume is a significant contribution to the dynamic field of emergent literacy. Highly recommended for graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners."-Choice About the Author DAVID F. LANCY is Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology at Utah State University. Among his earlier publications is Cross-Cultural Studies in Cognition and Mathematics.