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Book SynopsisThere is a robust body of knowledge suggesting that early language and literacy experiences significantly impact on future academic achievement. However, relatively little has been written with respect to the early literacy development and experiences of deaf children.In Early Literacy Development in Deaf Children, Connie Mayer and Beverly J. Trezek adress this need by providing an in-depth exploration of how young deaf children learn to read and write, identifying the foundational knowledge, abilities, and skills that are fundamental to this process. They supply an overview of the latest research and present a model of early literacy development to guide their discussion on topics such as teaching reading and writing, curriculum and interventions, bilingualism, and assessment. Throughout, they describe the ways in which young learners with hearing loss are similar to, or different from, their hearing age peers and the consequent implications for research and practice. Their discussion
Trade ReviewThis book should be on the shelves of anyone who is interested in deaf childrens literacy development and skill acquisition. * Jessica W. Trussell, Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education *
Table of ContentsIntroduction ; Chapter 1 - Review of the Literature ; Chapter 2 - The Model of Early Literacy Development ; Chapter 3 - Early Reading ; Chapter 4 - Early Writing ; Chapter 5 - Bilingualism and Early Literacy Development ; Chapter 6 - Assessment of Early Literacy ; Afterword
