Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Early Years: Many Languages - Many ChildrenRoutledge, 21 nov 2007 - 160 pagine Shortlisted for the Nasen Book that supports SEN and Disability Issues Award 2008 Are children who are exposed to more than one language from birth at an advantage or a disadvantage when starting school? Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Early Years examines the theoretical, ideological and practical issues involved in the education of children speaking two or more languages coming to settings which are predominantly monolingual. The book examines current research and thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of being multilingual and tackles complex topics such as:
Sandra Smidt views multilingualism as a cognitive advantage and shows how Early Years practitioners can use interactive styles of learning to focus on the benefit that the many cultures and languages in the classroom can bring to children’s learning and development. Written in a highly accessible tone, this book offers practitioners a mix of practical case studies and examples in which theory is embedded and its importance explained. Students of early childhood education will also appreciate the author's carefully structured approach to the topic, as she includes summary boxes, glossaries and points for reflection in each chapter. |
Sommario
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Chapter 2 Language at home and beyond | 14 |
Chapter 3 Language and identity | 29 |
learning another | 46 |
mothertongue support in learning | 62 |
learning a second language | 75 |
Chapter 7 Assessing bilingual learners | 89 |
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