Teaching Chinese Literacy in the Early Years

The Chinese language is now used by a quarter of the world’s population and is increasingly popular as a second language. Teaching Chinese Literacy in the Early Years comprehensively investigates the psychology, pedagogy and practice involved in teaching Chinese literacy to young children.

This text not only explores the psycholinguistic and neuropsychological processing involved in learning Chinese literacy but also introduces useful teaching methods and effective practices relevant for teaching within early years and primary education.

Key issues explored within this text include:


The Psycholinguistics of Chinese Literacy

Neuropsychological Understanding of Chinese Literacy

The pedagogy of teaching Chinese as a first language

The Pedagogy of Teaching Chinese as a second language

Teaching Chinese literacy in early childhood settings

Assessing Chinese Literacy Attainment in the Early Years


With the addition of two reliable Chinese literacy scales, Teaching Chinese Literacy in the Early Years is an essential text for any student, lecturer or professional teacher who is interested in learning and teaching Chinese literacy.