The Power of Words

Developing a Vocabulary Rich Culture in Reception

Emma Cate Stokes

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Sage Publications Ltd
11 November 2024

Educational strategies & policy; Pre-school & kindergarten; Primary & middle schools; Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: Languages other than English

This book explores the pivotal role of vocabulary in childhood development and early years curricula. Recognizing the challenges some children face, Stokes offers practical strategies tailored to diverse learning needs, emphasising how explicit teaching of vocabulary addresses diverse the needs of learners in the classroom. Introducing an original practical teaching strategy, GUIDE, the author aims to bridge the attainment gap for disadvantaged learners through methods of explicit teaching and a whole-class direct approach. An essential overview of the EYFS framework is provided, enabling practitioners to contextualize their teaching with important background knowledge. Empower yourself as an educator; empower your children through language.

By: Emma Cate Stokes
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781529779509
ISBN 10: 1529779502
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 11 November 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Emma Cate is a former teacher and early years and key stage one leader. In her spare time, she writes about pedagogy at emmacateteaching.com. Emma Cate co-founded #PrimaryEssentials, an annual online conference providing CPD for primary teachers. As an educational writer, she has contributed to TES, Schools Week, The Headteacher, Teachwire, and Teach Primary. Emma Cate is the editor of ETtechInnovationHub.com, where she curates the latest EdTech news and views. Her personal interests include being a proud cat lady, a book and film geek, and a tech nerd. She can often be found under a blanket, a cat in lap and a book in hand. You can find here on Twitter/X - @emmccatt and LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmcatestokes/