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Nourishing language development in early childhood /

Using vignettes filmed at an exemplary children's center, students are introduced to the vocabulary of language studies. Dr. Honig describes the development of spoken language in infancy, toddlerhood and early childhood. She details strategies caregivers should use to nourish language developme...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Honig, Alice S.
Other Authors: Davidson, Hannah Frances, 1860-1935, Davidson, John
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: San Luis Obispo, CA : Davidson Films, Inc., 1996.
Series:Education in video.
Subjects:
Language acquisition.
Early childhood education.
Language Development
Langage > Acquisition.
Éducation de la première enfance.
Foundations of Education
Course Content
English/Language Arts
Educational.
Alexander Street Video.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:Using vignettes filmed at an exemplary children's center, students are introduced to the vocabulary of language studies. Dr. Honig describes the development of spoken language in infancy, toddlerhood and early childhood. She details strategies caregivers should use to nourish language development during the early stages of language acquisition. The video abounds with excellent examples of adults interacting verbally with children, illustrating Dr. Honig's ardent belief in the importance of language to the intellectual, social and emotional development of young children.
Physical Description:1 online resource (30 min.)
Audience:For teachers of Preschool students.