Mobile technologies can facilitate different kinds of learning in a range of contexts. They can also enable innovative and powerful ways of participating in collaborative learning. This book examines the ways in which mobile technologies may contribute to change or d... Lees meer.

Recognising Early Literacy Development This book examines the literacy development and assessment of children before the age of five years. It is highly relevant to all those professionally involved in assessment. Cathy Nutbrown explores the need for appropriate ass... Lees meer.

This book presents a rigorous hugely informative analysis of the early history of Dutch children s literature pedagogical developments and emerging family formations. Thoroughly researched Dietz s study will be essential for historians of eighteenth-century childhoo... Lees meer.

Storybridge to Second Language Literacy makes a case for using authentic children s literature- alternately also referred to as stories or real books -as the medium of instruction in teaching English to young learners particularly in contexts where children must acc... Lees meer.

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for four-year-olds by literacy experts. Meet a host of colorful characters and join them on their adventures in this fantastic collection of... Lees meer.

This book examines global perspectives of health literacy development to explore the intersections between health education and community settings. International health literacy experts provide a collection of important insights and recommendations that are urgently r... Lees meer.

This smart practical guidebook shows preschool kindergarten and primary teachers how to refine their literacy evaluation practices through careful kidwatching. By observing and recording children s literacy development teachers also develop new understandings of th... Lees meer.

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Dominant assumptions about place tend to be defined in relation to urban communities. To assume a singular construction of urban places misrepresents the experiences perspectives and identities of urban children making their identities become invisible to researcher... Lees meer.

This book offers specific examples and empirical evidence of how multimodal integrated science-literacy curriculum and teaching in urban primary-grade classrooms give students opportunities to learn science and to develop positive images of themselves as scientists.... Lees meer.

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Help your students unlock their love of reading by introducing them to a range of high-quality children s literature. This fourth edition has 14 all-new chapters that offer classroom-proven strategies and tips from educators and children s book authors.Explore genres su... Lees meer.

Literacy is necessary to be successful academically and to perform adequately in most jobs. Reading can also be a valuable form of entertainment yet learning to read can be extremely difficult. Unlike the ability to see hear or speak there is no specific part of the... Lees meer.

Originally published in 1985. Research has shown the considerable benefit in having carefully structured systems for parental involvement - this book presents a review of past and current good practice. Parental involvement in children s education is a subject of g... Lees meer.

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