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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Language development is central to students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth (Dietze, 2006) . It is an important skill that allows a person to communicate (Dietze, 2006). It is important as teachers to know how to guide language development in our students so they can socially interact with others through life (Dietze, 2006).
Key findings based on Dr. Jannette Pelletier's article on early literacy research include:
1. engaging children in conversation expands vocabulary, and improves reading and writing skills
2. dramatic play enhances children's comprehension through re-enactments
3. children with well developed phonological awareness (sounds) are more successful in learning to read
4. shared reading and discussions of materials help children make connections and improve comprehension as well as enhance their motivation to read.
5. story comprehension. When storybooks are read out loud, and word-meanings are explained, children can expand their vocabulary
Ways I support young children in becoming literate learners in the classroom is by:
Reference:
Dietze, B. (2006). Foundations of early childhood education. Toronto: Pearson Education.
Pelletier, J. (2011). Supporting early language and literacy. Research Monograph #37. Ontario: Ministry of Education. Retrieved from http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/WW_Early_Language.pdfSupporting early language and literacy.pdf
Language development is central to students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth (Dietze, 2006) . It is an important skill that allows a person to communicate (Dietze, 2006). It is important as teachers to know how to guide language development in our students so they can socially interact with others through life (Dietze, 2006).
Key findings based on Dr. Jannette Pelletier's article on early literacy research include:
1. engaging children in conversation expands vocabulary, and improves reading and writing skills
2. dramatic play enhances children's comprehension through re-enactments
3. children with well developed phonological awareness (sounds) are more successful in learning to read
4. shared reading and discussions of materials help children make connections and improve comprehension as well as enhance their motivation to read.
5. story comprehension. When storybooks are read out loud, and word-meanings are explained, children can expand their vocabulary
Ways I support young children in becoming literate learners in the classroom is by:
- engaging children in conversation
- providing opportunities for play-based learning
- encouraging interaction with environmental print
- intentionally building phonological awareness
- focusing on letter names and letter sound correspondences
- providing lots of experiences with print
- engaging in share reading (and talking about it)
- building vocabulary knowledge
Reference:
Dietze, B. (2006). Foundations of early childhood education. Toronto: Pearson Education.
Pelletier, J. (2011). Supporting early language and literacy. Research Monograph #37. Ontario: Ministry of Education. Retrieved from http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/WW_Early_Language.pdfSupporting early language and literacy.pdf