The importance of play in early literacy and language acquisition
Welcome to the final assignment for the FAM1250 course. For this assignment, you will write a research essay related to a topic that emerged from your observations in Assignment 3(A) or choose a topic of interest that relates to emergent literacy and language if you complete Assignment 3(B).
If you feel like the child you observed would benefit from more at-home support, your research question will focus on how at-home supports can aide in the development of literacy and language skills. If the child you observed would benefit from more play-based literacy activities, your research question or statement can focus on the important role of play in literacy.
• How will knowing how toddlers communicate help the reader in their work with toddlers?
• How can one teacher learn from another who consistently sets up a quality literacy environment for children?
• Why should a teacher know how agencies promote literacy development in the home?
Your essay about your thesis statement or question you created will be 3-4 pages.
Include an introduction, body, and conclusion. Your essay will reference your observation notes and also additional research about the topic.