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Young Children Reading Author: Rachael Levy

ISBN: 9780857029911 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 176 Published: 17 July 2011 Country of Publication: GB Dimensions (cm): 24.3 x 17.2 x 1.0 Description: Developing and supporting literacy is an absolute priority for all early years settings and primary schools, and something of a national concern. By presenting extensive research evidence, Rachael Levy shows how some of our tried and tested approaches to teaching reading may be counter-productive, and are causing some young children to lose confidence in their abilities as readers. Through challenging accepted definitions and perspectives on reading, this book encourages the reader to reflect critically on the current reading curriculum, and to consider ways in which their own practice can be developed to match the changing literacy landscape of the 21st century.

Placing the emphasis on the voices of the children themselves, the author looks at:

• what it feels like to be a reader in the digital age
• children's perceptions of reading
• home and school reading
• reading in multidimensional forms
• the future teaching of reading

Essential reading for all trainee and practising teachers, this critical examin...

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