A principle of a constructivist classroom where teachers intentionally demonstrate the knowledge and skills that students will need to become more effective readers.
A perspective on learning and reading that includes the cognitive, motivational, and social aspects of the classroom. Engaged learners want to understand the material that is presented to them and have intrinsic motivation for interacting with it. They use their cognitive skills to understand, and, once they do, they discuss
Readers who create new understanding based on their prior knowledge and a connection with the new material.
A preschool that uses many different techniques to help address language deficits. Many of them use environmental factors such as toys to help facilitate more language.
Putting the written goals and desired outcomes into action through a serious of planned activities and interventions.
An expression that contains both meaning and function. It is considered the most basic unit of pragmatics.
The combination of one subject with an unconjugated verb as a sentence structure. This is typically seen in early childhood.
A study of the development in the meaning of words. This can also apply to the study of phrases, sentences, and conversations.