Teaching in the Foundation Stage—how current systems support teachers’ knowledge and understanding of children’s speech and language

International Journal of Early Years Education

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 45-61

  Mroz, Maria ^a  

^a NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33745125483     PISSN: 09669760     EISSN: 14698463     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09669760500295896     Document Type: Article

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