Promoting Emergent Literacy Development on Early Childhood: a Case Study in Indonesian Families

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the experience of Indonesian's families which living in suburban area in promoting the emergent literacy skills for their children.The participants of this study consisted of 51 mothers and 51 students of kindergarten, which were their children.This research was conducted by a case study approached.Data were collected through mothers' questionnaire, initial literacy skills assessment for the children, and interview with the mothers.The findings showed that families, especially mothers performed activities of local nurturing practices that promote acquiring in emergent literacy skills to their children.In addition, result indicated a necessity to obtain emergent literacy education for the mothers.