Psycholinguistics & Language Acquisition, Teaching - Language Arts, Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Bilingual Education
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Overview
By drawing on the experiences of children aged 3 to 8 attending schools in the US, Britain, Germany, Iceland, and Australia, the authors of these eleven case studies aim to provide insights into what it means for young children to enter a new language and culture in school. They examine the scope of out-of-school language and learning practices, i.e. the role of care givers, siblings, and community language classes. They aim to help teachers develop culturally responsive teaching programs based on an awareness of the knowledge children bring from home and the community. Finally, they suggest ways in which the teacher can act as mediator of a new language and culture in school.Editorials
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Eleven case studies draw on the experience of children aged three to eight in Britain, Germany, Iceland, Australia, and the US to provide insights into what it means for a young child to encounter a new language and culture when they enter school. They look at the scope of out-of-school languages, learning practices, and ways in which the teacher can act as a mediator. Of interest to practicing and future teachers in primary schools. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
January 28, 1997
Publisher
Teachers College Press
Pages
182
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780807737156