Publication Date: March 20, 2004
Pages: 160
Daniel Meier offers a fresh perspective, innovative strategies, and practical guidelines for the literacy development of young children in multilingual and multicultural settings. Presenting effective, research-based ways for early childhood and elementary teachers to develop a sound and lasting appreciation for, and love of, literature among their students, this resource:
Daniel Meier is Associate Professor of Elementary Education at San Francisco State University, and Literacy Specialist for the Berkeley Unified School District.
“ The Young Child’s Memory for Words is an essential read for all those teaching young children in today’s multilingual classrooms.”
—Dr. Eve Gregory, Professor of Language and Culture, Goldsmiths College, University of London
“Meier’s vision for literacy offers a more responsive approach to children than the current push for standards and testing.”
—Rosario Villasana-Ruiz, Bilingual Child Development Specialist, San Francisco, California
“Meier’s masterful book provides a timely and thoughtful resource for both new and experienced teachers of young children.”
—Constance Jubb, Bilingual Elementary School Teacher, Berkeley, California
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