Language and literacy development : what educators need to know - Byrnes, James P.; Wasik, Barbara A. (New York : Guilford Press, 2009)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 379-416) and index.
Keywords: Language arts (Elementary); Literacy -- Study and teaching; Language experience approach in education; Cognition in children