Emergent Literacy: A New Perspective.

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Title: Emergent Literacy: A New Perspective.
Language: English
Authors: Stratton, J. M.
Source: Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. May-Jun 1996 90(3):177-183.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 1996
Document Type: Journal Articles
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Descriptors: Blindness, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy, Literacy, Literacy Education, Partial Vision, Reading Readiness, Visual Impairments, Young Children
ISSN: 0145-482X
Abstract: This article presents a literature-based overview of emergent literacy and explores the fit between emergent literacy and the learning needs of children who are blind or visually impaired. Components of emergent literacy--reading aloud, concept of a symbol, emergent writing, and literacy environments--are discussed and applied to children with blindness or visual impairment. (Author/DB)
Notes: Special issue on literacy.
Journal Code: CIJNOV1996
Entry Date: 1996
Accession Number: EJ526003
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This article presents a literature-based overview of emergent literacy and explores the fit between emergent literacy and the learning needs of children who are blind or visually impaired. Components of emergent literacy--reading aloud, concept of a symbol, emergent writing, and literacy environments--are discussed and applied to children with blindness or visual impairment. (Author/DB)
ISSN:0145-482X