Knowledge Development in Early Childhood
Author | : Ashley M. Pinkham |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2012-06-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781462505043 |
ISBN-13 | : 146250504X |
Rating | : 4/5 (04X Downloads) |
Download or read book Knowledge Development in Early Childhood written by Ashley M. Pinkham and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synthesizing cutting-edge research from multiple disciplines, this book explores how young children acquire knowledge in the "real world" and describes practical applications for early childhood classrooms. The breadth and depth of a child's knowledge base are important predictors of later literacy development and academic achievement. Leading scholars describe the processes by which preschoolers and primary-grade students acquire knowledge through firsthand experiences, play, interactions with parents and teachers, storybooks, and a range of media. Chapters on exemplary instructional strategies vividly show what teachers can do to build children's content knowledge while also promoting core literacy skills.