Natural Approaches to Reading and Writing

by Patricia Antonacci, Carolyn Hedley, Patricia A. Antonacci, et al.

This volume begins with an overview of theories supporting natural language development-Piagetian, Vygotskian, and cognitive or information processing. Following the theoretical basis for natural language processes in reading and writing, chapters explore the following: how young children acquire rapid growth in oral language without direct instruction; the universality of play in language learning; and portfolio assessment. The contributors develop...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0893919225
• ISBN13: 9780893919221
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"