Literacy and Reading Development: A Review of Theories and Approaches.

Hearn, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ471412

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Publication Date: 1993

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Literacy and Reading Development: A Review of Theories and Approaches.

Hearn, Barbara

Early Child Development and Care, v86 p131-46 1993

Reviews theories of literacy development, examining the significance of text in the reading process, different instructional methods, and philosophies underlying use of story books and commercial reading material. Discusses the concept of "cohesion" as a useful construct for researching children's story books. (HTH)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Books, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Emergent Literacy, Instructional Materials, Learning Theories, Reading Materials, Reading Processes, Reading Research, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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