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The acquisition of literacy: Reframing definitions, paradigms, ideologies, and practices
Jalongo, Mary Renck, 2004
In Contemporary perspectives on language policy and literacy instruction in early childhood education (pp. 57-78). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A discussion of a contextual theory of literacy acquisition, which views literacy as related to an individual's construction of self and environment

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Bilingualism is not the arithmetic sum of two languages
Garcia, Eugene E., 2004
In Contemporary perspectives on language policy and literacy instruction in early childhood education (pp. 243-258). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A discussion of issues related to the education of young children who are learning two languages simultaneously

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Children's literature and children's literacy: Preparing early literacy teachers to understand the aesthetic values of children's literature
Kiefer, Barbara Z., 2004
In Contemporary perspectives on language policy and literacy instruction in early childhood education (pp. 161-180). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A review of the history of children's literature that promotes the integration of children's literature into early childhood educators' preparation programs

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Contemporary perspectives in literacy in early childhood education
Saracho, Olivia N., 2002
Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

An analysis of previous research on preschool children's literacy development and language acquisition, specifically looking at studies from Dolores Durkin (1966) and William Teale and Elizabeth Sulzby (1986).

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Contemporary perspectives on language policy and literacy instruction in early childhood education
Saracho, Olivia N., 2004
Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A collection of discussions on preschool children's language acquisition and early literacy, focusing on literacy and language development of children who are non-native English speakers

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Contemporary perspectives on mathematics in early childhood education
Saracho, Olivia N., 2008
Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

A collection of essays on the numeracy of young children and the place of mathematics learning in early childhood education

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Contemporary perspectives on play in early childhood education
Saracho, Olivia N., 2003
Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A collection of essays examining preschool children's play, including spontaneous play, the teacher's role in initiating play, and the relations between play, cognitive development, and symbolic thought.

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A critical examination of India's national language policy in primary education
Pattnaik, Jyotsna, 2004
In Contemporary perspectives on language policy and literacy instruction in early childhood education (pp. 181-213). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A review of current issues related to bi/multilingualism in early childhood education in India, including preservation of aboriginal languages, standard versus non-standard language, boundaries between religious groups, and language rights

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Development of children’s mathematical thinking in early school years
Young-Loveridge, Jenny, 2008
In Contemporary perspectives on mathematics in early childhood education (pp. 133-156). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

An overview of New Zealand’s numeracy initiative for preschool age children

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Development of mathematical reasoning among young children: How do children understand area and length?
Bart, William, 2008
In Contemporary perspectives on mathematics in early childhood education (pp. 157-185). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

A review of selected research and theory on the topic of the development of children’s conceptions of area and length

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Do parents count?: The socialization of children’s numeracy
Benigno, Joann P., 2008
In Contemporary perspectives on mathematics in early childhood education (pp. 291-308). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

An overview of research on parental socialization of children’s emergent numeracy in the home environment, including a discussion of interventions for low-income parents and sociocultural approaches to numeracy

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Early childhood educational play
Spodek, Bernard, 2003
In Contemporary Perspectives on Play in Early Childhood Education (pp. 171-179). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A study of the nature of play in early childhood education, with a focus on the role of the teacher

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Educating the next generation: Culture-centered teaching for school-aged children
Lopez, Esther Elena, 2004
In Contemporary perspectives on language policy and literacy instruction in early childhood education (pp. 259-280). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A description of methods used to develop culture sensitivity and awareness among school systems, early childhood educators, and their students

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Effective early reading programs for English language learners
Slavin, Robert E., 2004
In Contemporary perspectives on language policy and literacy instruction in early childhood education (pp. 111-143). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A review of fifteen studies assessing early reading programs for English language learners, including Success for All, Bilingual Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (BCIRC), and Reading Recovery

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Evaluation in early childhood education: A look to the future
Spodek, Bernard, 1997
In B. Spodek & O.N. Saracho (Eds.), Issues in early childhood educational assessment and evaluation (Vol. 7, pp. 198-206). New York: Teachers College Press

A discussion of evaluation and its uses in early childhood education in the past and present

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An examination of the role of statistical investigation in supporting the development of young children’s statistical reasoning
Leavy, Aisling, 2008
In Contemporary perspectives on mathematics in early childhood education (pp. 215-232). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

A review of research on children’s interactions with and thinking about statistical reasoning and statistical data

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Historical perspectives in language policy and literacy reform
Saracho, Olivia N., 2004
In Contemporary perspectives on language policy and literacy instruction in early childhood education (pp. 1-27). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A discussion of the development of language policies for English Language Learners (ELLs) within the context of early childhood education

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History of mathematics in early childhood education
Saracho, Olivia N., 2008
In Contemporary perspectives on mathematics in early childhood education (pp. 1-19). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

A chronological outline of the role of mathematics in the early education systems of Western culture

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The impact of method on assessing young children’s everyday mathematical experiences
Tudge, Jonathan R.H., 2008
In Contemporary perspectives on mathematics in early childhood education (pp. 187-215). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

A discussion of select methods used for assessing young children’s mathematical experiences in natural settings

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Introduction: Historical antecedents of early childhood education play
Saracho, Olivia N., 2003
In Contemporary Perspectives on Play in Early Childhood Education (pp. vii-xv). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

An overview of chapters reviewing and critically analyzing the research and theoretical knowledge on the educational play of young children

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Issues in early childhood curriculum
Spodek, Bernard, 1999
Troy, NY: Educator's International Press.

An anthology discussing issues related to current curriculum development, including technological advances, standardized tests, developmentally appropriate teaching methods, and cultural diversity.

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Issues in early childhood educational assessment and evaluation: Introduction
Saracho, Olivia N., 1997
In B. Spodek & O.N. Saracho (Eds.), Issues in early childhood educational assessment and evaluation (Vol. 7, pp. 1-6). New York: Teachers College Press

A discussion of evaluation in early childhood education that addresses the questions of what should be evaluated, how to evaluate, and why evaluate

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Issues in early childhood educational assessment and evaluation (Vol. 7)
Spodek, Bernard, 1997
New York: Teachers College Press

A review of evaluation of programs and of children in early childhood education.

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Issues in early childhood educational research (Vol. 8)
Spodek, Bernard, 1998
New York: Teachers College Press

An anthology for early childhood educational researchers detailing different research methods with regards to advantages and limitations, current studies, and ethical issues.

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Issues in early childhood education for English learners: Language proficiency assessment, professional development and the outcomes of early literacy intervention
Yaden, Jr., David B., 2004
In Contemporary perspectives on language policy and literacy instruction in early childhood education (pp. 215-241). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

A review of controversial issues related to language and literacy learning within the context of early childhood education, including assessment techniques, professional training and certification requirements, and types of early literacy interventions

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