Educating Young Children with Diverse Languages and Cultures

1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-0-367-53508-7
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 174 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1700 g

This comprehensive textbook prepares early childhood educators to effectively work with and support young children (ages 0-8) with diverse languages, cultures, and learning needs. With a multipurpose, multilevel format, this dynamic resource focuses on the central role of language development and culture in all aspects of learning. Adaptable chapters cover curriculum, family involvement, co-teaching, classroom environment and more, and feature both brief and deeper study versions of the material, alongside a wealth of case examples and implementation strategies. Accompanied by an online instructor’s manual, this ground-breaking text is an ideal resource for students and educators in early childhood and second language education, and all fields that work with young children, and all fields that work with young children.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nemeth, Karen N.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Multikulturelle Pädagogik, Friedenserziehung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Kindergarten & Vorschule
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Mehrsprachigkeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction  2. Language Development  3. Getting Started  4. Curriculum  5. Meeting Individual Needs  6. Environment and Materials  7. Family and Community  8. Co-Teaching, Collaborating, and Working with Specialists  9. Professionalism  10. What Administrators, Supervisors, and Instructors Need to Know

Über Autor(innen)

Karen N. Nemeth is an author, speaker, and consultant specializing in improving early childhood education for children who are dual language/multilingual learners. She is the founder and president of Language Castle LLC, providing resources and guidance for early childhood educators and organizations in the U.S. and other countries.