Teaching dual language learners : what early childhood educators need to know / by Lisa M. Lopez and Mariela Paez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

López, Lisa M., author.

Páez, Mariela, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bilingualism in children.

Education, Bilingual--Study and teaching.

Education, Bilingual.

Early childhood education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages)

Place of Publication:

Baltimore, Maryland : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., [2021]

Summary:

As the number of dual language learners (DLLs) in early childhood settings continues to rise, educators need to know how to teach, engage, and assess children from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. They'll have the proven strategies they need with this timely book, a reader‐friendly guide that expertly connects research to practice for teachers of young DLLs. Early childhood educators will start with a detailed review of the demographics of today's DLLs and the latest research findings on supporting the learning and development of bilingual and multilingual children. Then they'll find practical, real‐world guidance on the best instructional and assessment practices to integrate into their classrooms.

Contents:

Introduction to dual language learners (DLLs)

Working with families

Examining beliefs to promote culturally and linguistically responsive practices with DLLs

Effective classroom practices for working with DLLs

Teaching language and early literacy skills for DLLs

Assessment considerations and practices for DLLs

Implications for culturally and linguistically responsive practice.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781681253855

1681253852

9781681253862

1681253860