Laying the Foundations 2.

Format:

Video

Series:

Academic Video Online

KS1 Literacy ; 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Curriculum.

Elementary and Early Education.

Teacher Training.

Local Subjects:

Curriculum.

Elementary and Early Education.

Teacher Training.

Genre:

Instructional

Physical Description:

1 online resource (15 minutes)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Teachers TV/UK Department of Education, 2005.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

In response to teachers' concerns about the poor language and listening skills of many children entering Key Stage 1, former headteacher and author Sue Palmer has been researching the best possible basis for language and literacy learning in the Early Years. Sue looks at the arguments for a structured but balanced orally-based curriculum and reflects on Early Years approaches developed by Galina Dolya, whose practices draw on the writings of Russian psychologist, Lev Vygotsky. This programme examines techniques demonstrated in Laying the Foundations 1. Story Grammar and Symbol Dance develop the children's symbolic literacy, and an Artographics session improves fine motor coordination needed for handwriting. Language flourishes through opportunities for self-directed play, which are seen to produce confident speakers and imaginative minds. The importance of music as a foundation to literacy is also discussed. Perseverance with phonics also brings rewards.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed December 12, 2018).