Language Acquisition and Emergent Literacy in the 21st Century

Authors

• Albert H. White Jr., Touro UniversityFollow

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Description

2026

Grounded in contemporary scholarship and pedagogical research, this work employs an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to 21st-century literacy instruction while prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through its multimodal, universally accessible design—featuring interactive components, multimedia elements, and curated links to the New York State Department of Education Standards and Instruction Website—the resource facilitates critical engagement with content and alignment with state-mandated learning standards. Supplementary materials for pre-service teacher preparation and professional development are embedded throughout, enabling educators to customize and repurpose content for their specific contexts. Developed in partnership with Touro University and Colleges, this OER supports the continuous professional development and scholarly engagement of educators across New York State and internationally, while advancing equitable access to high-quality instructional resources.

External Link

https://touro.pressbooks.pub/emergentliteracy/

Publication Date

2026

Publisher

Open Touro

City

New York, NY

Keywords

Early Literacy Development (PreK–3), Open Educational Resources (OER), 21st-Century Literacy Instruction, Emergent Literacy, Equity and Inclusive Pedagogy, Evidence-Based Instructional Practices, New York State Educational Standards, Pre-Service Teacher Professional Development

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education | Education | Language and Literacy Education

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Recommended Citation

White, A. H. (2026). Language Acquisition and Emergent Literacy in the 21st Century. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/opentextbooks/22