Language Development in Early Childhood (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Beverly W. Otto (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131187716 | ISBN-13: 978-0131187719 | Publication Date: May 8, 2005 | Edition: 2

For undergraduate courses in Language Development for preservice/early childhood majors or child development majors. This text efficiently combines theory, research, and practice to provide a solid foundation for understanding language development from birth to age eight. Language Development in Early Childhood focuses on supplying readers with a basic understanding of the phonetics, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic aspects of language knowledge acquired by young children. In addition, the ways in which this acquisition process can be enhanced in early childhood settings are included. In this revision, new material is included on the role of the brain in language development, along with key illustrations. Also new to the second edition are vignettes of young children's language development which open each chapter.

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From the Back Cover

Language Development in Early Childhood, Second Edition, provides foundational, comprehensive coverage of language development theory and guidelines for enhancing language development in children from birth to age 8.  It not only helps readers achieve a basic understanding of the phonetic, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic aspects of language knowledge acquired by young children but also offers concrete ways in which this acquisition process can be enhanced in early childhood settings.  Acquisition of knowledge of written language is also included as part of children's language development.

Keys changes to this edition include

• more guidelines and practical strategies for supporting language development in young children
• expanded content on brain development, ESL/diversity, phonemic awareness, and interactive writing

Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, PowerPoint Slides

About the Author

Beverly Otto, Ph.D., an early childhood educator for over 25 years, is a professor in the Teacher Education Department at Northeastern Illinois University.  She earned her doctorate at Northwestern University in Teaching and Learning Processes with a focus on emergent literacy.  Dr. Otto teaches courses in language and literacy development for preservice and in-service teachers, along with research for classroom teachers. She also serves as advisor for the MAT: Language Arts-Elementary Education and MSI: Language Arts-Elementary programs.  Her major professional goal is preparing teachers to support children’s life-long learning through language and literacy development. Dr. Otto has also served as department chair as well as associate dean in the College of Education.

 

     Dr. Otto is the author of Literacy Development in Early Childhood: Reflective Teaching for Birth to Age Eight, (© 2008 Pearson)and has also authored articles published in international, national and state professional journals.  Her field-based research on emergent literacy has been presented at international, national, state, and local conferences. She has served as a consultant to early childhood centers, school districts, as well as the Illinois State Board of Education. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (May 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131187716
• ISBN-13: 978-0131187719
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #712,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Language Development in Early Childhood, October 11, 2010

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It is a great book for information regarding communication. The book was delivered quickly and in good condition. I have used it regularly.

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This book was in good condition when I recieved it. I found this book to be very resourceful pertaining to Early Childhood Education and you can definitely use it as a reference later.