General theories

Question 1

Emergent literacy perspective - Clay

Answer 1

children’s literacy begins far before formal education, through interactions with written language in their environment

Question 2

Constructivist theory - Piaget

Answer 2

children build their knowledge of written language (like spoken language) through interactions with their surrounding world; understanding precedes expression

Question 3

Social-cultural theory - Vygotsky

Answer 3

literacy is learned through socially mediated interactions; learning is guided by more experienced peers or adults