{"product_id":"literacy-development-in-early-childhood-reflective-teaching-for-birth-to-age-eight-second-edition-9781478637172","title":"Literacy Development in Early Childhood: Reflective Teaching for Birth to Age Eight, Second Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiteracy Development in Early Childhood: Reflective Teaching for Birth to Age Eight, Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e by Beverly Otto. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781478637172.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely recognized as a leading text in its field, this popular guide explores literacy development beginning in infancy and through fourth grade. The latest edition continues to prepare teachers to create and implement literacy-rich curricula in early childhood classrooms, while providing updates to federal legislation and highlighting the impact of state standards on educational settings. Recent technology is integrated into activities used to enhance literacy competencies. Throughout the book, the authors approach to reflective teaching empowers teachers to become effective decision makers and thoughtful mediators in childrens transactions with literacy.\nA conceptual and theoretical foundation for describing reading and writing processes is followed by research-based descriptions of the signs of emergent literacy and developmentally appropriate instructional strategies. The emphasis on linguistic and cultural diversity includes an array of approaches for supporting English language learners. Chapter extension activities challenge readers to apply concepts through observation, research, curriculum development, and discussion. Sample observation and assessment forms assist in determining childrens progress in developing literacy.\nNot-for-sale instructor resource materials available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Waveland Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44984443371573,"sku":"ByrdShop_147863717X","price":49.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781478637172_b54cb0c8-2960-4b58-8eb0-e98e5688a7e1.jpg?v=1778848525","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/literacy-development-in-early-childhood-reflective-teaching-for-birth-to-age-eight-second-edition-9781478637172","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}