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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Chapter I Introduction Transformations in Early Childhood Education: Are We On the Right Path? Young Children as Emerging Literacy Learners How Does Early Literacy Emerge? Problems in the Pathway What Should Young Children be Learning in the Emerging Literacy Period Role of the Teacher, the Administrator, and Support Staff Summary Chapter 2 LEARNING CLIMATES AND ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUPPORT BEST PRACTICES IN EMERGING LITERACY What Should We Expect to See? Managing Children Effectively: Creating an Atmosphere Of Trust and Support Embracing Classroom Diversity and Providing Support For English Language Learners Facilitating Learning: Organizing Space, Materials, Time, and Routines Structuring Effective Literacy Learning Centers Selecting Books for your Literacy-Rich Classroom Role of the Community in Creating Literacy-Rich Contexts For Young Children Summary Chapter 3 EMERGING LITERACY COMPONENTS AND TEACHING STRATEGIES Oral Language, Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Development Classroom Strategies Suggested Activities Early Writing Development Classroom Strategies Suggested Activities Early Reading Development Classroom Strategies Suggested Activities Chapter 4 THE CHILD'S WORLD OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM: INVOLVING FAMILIES AS PARTNERS IN THE LITERACY PROCESS Welcoming Families into the Preschool and Kindergarten Environment A Framework for Parent Involvement Planning Your Parent Involvement Program Suggestions for Enhancing Preschool and Kindergarten Orientation Ideas for Parent Involvement Activities throughout the School Year Home Visits Preparing for your Home Visit Scheduling Home Visits Conducting a Home Visit Commonly Asked Questions about Home Visits Parent Resources Chapter 5 USEFUL AND AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES Assessment of Social Competency A General Literacy Skills Checklist Screening and Assessment of Young English-Language Learners Observation and Anecdotal Notation The Ecomap Child Self Appraisal Children's Performance Samples Classroom Assessment that Promotes Learning Portfolios and Student-Led Conferencing Summary References Index
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Language arts (Preschool) -- United States.
Language arts (Kindergarten) -- United States.
Literacy -- United States.