Language and Literacy Development across the Life Span
The research group Language and Literacy Development across the Life Span (in short: LANSPAN) focuses on empirical research into the development of language and literacy across the life span. The group's research deals with development in both first and second or foreign languages and addresses various aspects of knowledge and use of language and literacy. Development is studied across the lifetime, in various contexts (home, school) and with a focus on individual and situational variables that affect learning. We invite research proposals that pertain to one of the domains mentioned below.
Development of language use in preschool and kindergarten
Research on the development of language use in preschool and kindergarten studies how different situations or participation frames contribute to language development. The focus is on the communicative interaction that takes place in situations where young children are engaged in play, work or book reading and on the learning opportunities and learning effects these situations provide.
Language, literacy and learning
Research on language, literacy and learning studies how reading, writing and oral communication contribute to learning in primary, secondary and higher education. The focus is on processes of communication and knowledge construction and on the way reading, writing and talking are learned and/or used by learners and teachers.
Contact: Prof. Kees de Glopper (c.m.de.glopper at rug.nl)