| Description |
xiv, 432 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Solving problems in the teaching of literacy |
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Solving problems in the teaching of literacy.
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| Contents |
Introductory issues -- Introduction -- Brain development, language, and literacy -- The development of spoken language competence -- The development of phonological skills -- The development of work meaning and vocabulary -- The development of grammatical knowledge -- The development of reading and writing skills -- Beginning reading -- The development of reading comprehension -- The development of writing skills -- Individual and group differences in language and literacy -- Motivational issues in speaking, reading, and writing -- Sociocultural issues in speaking, reading, and writing -- Instructional techniques and programs -- General principles of effective instruction -- Language and literacy programs that work |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-416) and index |
| Subject |
Language arts (Primary)
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Literacy -- Study and teaching.
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Language experience approach in education.
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Cognition in children.
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| Author |
Wasik, Barbara A.
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| LC no. |
2008032943 |
| ISBN |
9781593859916 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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1593859910 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9781593859909 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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1593859902 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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