1st Edition

Early Reading and Writing The Foundations of Literacy

By Ramin Minovi Copyright 1976
    120 Pages
    by Routledge

    120 Pages
    by Routledge

    Originally published in 1976. This book is about the teaching of reading and writing in infant schools around Britain for all parents and teachers. It outlines some schemes, approaches, methods and developments but focuses on the pragmatic application. The acquisition and growth of literacy must be seen in the context of the child's total language development, and this book devotes some space to the before-school experience and how parents can help their children.

    Preface. 1. Introduction: The Importance of Literacy 2. What Went Wrong? The Illiterate Adult in Our Society 3. Basic Processes 4. Reading and Writing in a Small-town School 5. Reading and Writing in a City School 6. How Parents can Help the Pre-school Child 7. Reading for What? Schemes and Children's Readers 8. The Iron Teacher: Teaching Machines and Other Aids 9. Is Your Test Really Necessary? 10. Conclusion

    Biography

    Ramin Minovi