NF95-641 CAR — A Strategy for Learning

Authors

Janet S. Hanna, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Kayla M. Hinrichs, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Carla J. Mahar, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
John DeFrain, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2005

Comments

© 2005, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Language and literacy development starts at the very beginning of a child's life and is one of the main developmental events of early childhood. This process if facilitated by early adult-child interactions in which the adult guides and supports the child's learning by building on what the child already knows. Following the child's lead, a key strategy presented in Language Is the Key is one of the defining aspects of developmentally appropriate practice. It has been shown to successfuly facilitate early language development for children with and without disabilities.