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This chapter will provide a brief introduction to literacy research with children in the early years (birth to 8 years) and will identify some of the pressing issues and concerns in research on early literacy. The theoretical framework which underpins many of the studies is explored, identifying that much research into early literacy has employed socio-pyscho-linguistic, social practice and cultural historical explanations of how children learn. The unifying theme of early multi literacies is explored. An overview of the chapters in the book is provided, along with comment on how each chapter contributes to the growing body of early childhood literacy research.
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McLachlan, C.J., Arrow, A.W. (2017). Conceptualising Literacy in the Early Childhood Setting. In: McLachlan, C., Arrow, A. (eds) Literacy in the Early Years. International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Development, vol 17. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2075-9_1
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