Understanding the language development and early education of Hispanic children / Eugene E. Garcia & Erminda H. Garcia.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

García, Eugene E., 1946-

Contributor:

Garcia, Erminda H.

Series:

Early childhood education series.

Early childhood education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic American children--Education (Early childhood).

Hispanic American children.

English language--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--Spanish speakers.

English language.

Language acquisition.

Physical Description:

ix, 198 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Teachers College Press, [2012]

Summary:

Young Hispanic children are the largest and fastest growing ethnic minority population, in the United States, representing diverse racial, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. Educational skills and achievement lag significantly for this population, creating an unacceptable achievement gap at the beginning of Kindergarten that grows even further by the end of 3rd grade. What can we learn from the empirical literature, theory, programs, and policies associated with language and early learning for young Hispanics? What are the home and school factors important to differences in early cognitive development and educational well-being?

In this timely collaboration, a renowned researcher and a seasoned practitioner explore these questions with a focus on specific instructional interventions that are associated with reducing the achievement gap for young Hispanic children. Chapters emphasize educational practices, including teacher competencies, instructional strategies, curricular content, parent involvement, and related policy. The text includes teacher-friendly artifacts, instructional organizers, and lesson descriptions. Book jacket.

Contents:

Demographics and educational circumstances of Hispanics in early childhood

The concept of culture in the classroom

Language development and early education of young Hispanic children

Rich language environments

Teaching and learning for Hispanics in early childhood

Responsive teaching for Hispanic children

The significance of family engagement

Policy and young Hispanics

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780807753460

0807753467

OCLC:

778244918