Early Language Development: Implications for Clinical and Educational Practice

ISBN-13: 9780367463373 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 278 str.

John Harris

Opis

Language is of central importance in children’s development and vital for their success at school and in the world beyond. Designed for professionals involved in encouraging language development, this title, first published in 1990, will enable them to get to grips with the practical issues of helping children with language difficulties.

Spis treści

List of Illustrations.  Preface.  Part 1: Describing Children’s Language  1. The Structure of Early Language  2. Meaning in Children’s Language  3. Using Language  Part 2: Explanations of Language Development  4. Is Language Learned?  5. Developmental Approaches to Children’s Language  Part 3: Language Assessment  6. Practical and Theoretical Issues in Language Assessment  7. Sources of Linguistic Information  8. Standardised Tests of Children’s Language  Part 4: Approaches to Language Teaching  9. Strategies for Improving Language Learning: The Behavioural Approach  10. Strategies for Encouraging Language Development: Naturalistic Approaches  11. The Implications of Children’s Characteristics for Language Teaching  12. Who is the Best Person to Teach Language?  References.  Name Index.  Subject Index.

O autorze

John Harris