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Peer reviewedDyson, Anne Haas – Reading Teacher, 1990
Considers the metaphors used to reflect on and guide literacy teaching and learning in the early years. Offers a critical examination of scaffolding, currently a very popular metaphor. Argues that this concept alone cannot capture the challenge of responding to the diversity of young children's intentions in literacy activities. Suggests a…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Journal Writing, Kindergarten, Learning Activities
