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Learning about Writing: The Early Years

ISBN: 978-0-631-16963-5

April 1992

Wiley-Blackwell

180 pages

Description
Drawing on insights and evidence from the National Writing Project, this book explores the ways in which we can best support the development of children's writing in the early years. But before looking at effective ways to develop the writing curriculum, it explores some fundamental questions about learning and literacy.

It reflects, for example, on the varying uses and values of literacy in different communities and raises questions about the model of literacy presented in schools. It also discusses how children learn to write and demonstrates the wealth of knowledge about literacy that children bring to the classroom.

About the Author
Pam Czerniewska was Director of the National Writing Project (1985-88), a major curriculum development initiative designed to extend children's writing competence and confidence. She previously directed an adult literacy project in New York and as a lecturer at the Open University worked on different aspects of language and literacy. Currently she is working at home, writing and looking after her two children.
Features

  • draws on insights and evidence from the National Writing Project to explore the ways in which we can best support the development of children's writing in their early years

  • explores fundamental questions about learning and literacy

  • reflects on the varying uses and values of literacy in different communities and raises questions about the model of literacy presented in schools

  • discusses how children learn to write and demonstrates the wealth of knowledge about literacy that children bring to the classroom