Strength in diversity : a positive approach to teaching dual language learners in early childhood / Lea Ann Christenson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Christenson, Lea Ann, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Lewisville : Gryphon House, Inc., 2020.

Summary:

"In the United States, the number of children who come from homes where English is not spoken in rising. Teachers need help to understand and support children from diverse backgrounds and help them to grow and learn. Strength in Diversity: A Positive Approach to Teaching Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood offers context, practical advice, and strategies to help young DLLs thrive. Teaching dual language learners isn't just about classroom methods. It's about empathy, perspective, patience, and high expectations. In this book, you'll learn: Who young dual language learners are The basics of second-language acquisition Effective teaching strategies and principles of instruction How to honor a home language as you support English learning Ways to engage the families of DLLs This easy-to-use guide will help early childhood educators plan and deliver inclusive and effective lessons for all their students"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780876598528

0876598521