The Meaning Makers: Learning to Talk and Talking to Learn

by Gordon Wells

Book Overview

The Meaning Makers traces the language and literacy development of a large, representative sample of children from age 1 to 10, quoting liberally from observations made at home and at school. Setting the findings of the study in the context of recent research, it offers suggestions for improving children's opportunities for learning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847691986
• ISBN13: 9781847691989
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.2"