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Language Development and Education: Children with Varying Language Experiences

Name: Language Development and Education: Children with Varying Language Experiences
Author: Paula Menyuk
ISBN: 9781403921215

by Paula Menyuk, Maria Estela Brisk

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Overview

The book describes both the remarkable changes in language knowledge and use that occur from infancy through high school, and also the differences in the process due to variations in experience. What has been found to be good educational practice during each of these stages is discussed, emphasizing that among other things, good practice involves awareness of, and planning for, diversity in the abilities of children.

Synopsis

Aimed at graduate students of education, this text describes how language development takes place in children from birth through adolescence. It further explains how varying linguistic and cultural experiences can lead to marked differences in language development among children within the same age group. The authors also present an assortment of language educational practices suitable for use with children of varying backgrounds and abilities. Menyuk is professor emerita of developmental studies and applied linguistics at Boston U., and Brisk teaches at Boston College. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

About the Author, Paula Menyuk

Paula Menyuk is Professor Emerita in the Developmental Studies and Applied Linguistics programs at Boston University. Maria Estela Brisk is Professor of Education at the Lynch School of Education, Boston College.