By drawing on the experiences of children aged 3-8 attending schools in Britain, Germany, Iceland, Australia and the USA, the authors of these 11 case studies aim to provide insights into what it means for young children to enter a new language and culture in school. The book examines the scope of out-of-school language and learning practices, that is, the role of care givers, siblings and community language classes. It suggests ways in which the teacher can act as mediator of a new language and culture in school, and aims ...
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By drawing on the experiences of children aged 3-8 attending schools in Britain, Germany, Iceland, Australia and the USA, the authors of these 11 case studies aim to provide insights into what it means for young children to enter a new language and culture in school. The book examines the scope of out-of-school language and learning practices, that is, the role of care givers, siblings and community language classes. It suggests ways in which the teacher can act as mediator of a new language and culture in school, and aims to help teachers develop culturally-responsive teaching programmes based on an awareness of the knowledge children bring from home and the community.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9781853464607.
Add this copy of One Child, Many Worlds: Early Learning in Multicultural to cart. $53.99, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by David Fulton Publishers.
