Strength in Diversity: A Positive Approach to Teaching Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood - Softcover

Lea Ann Christenson

 
9780876598511: Strength in Diversity: A Positive Approach to Teaching Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0876598513 ISBN 13: 9780876598511
Publisher: Gryphon House, 2020

Synopsis

In the United States, the number of children who come from homes where they

speak languages other than English is rising. Despite the common misperception

that dual language learners are slower learners or have special needs, research

shows that they have better executive function and cognitive skills. Their brains

are doing double duty!

Strength in Diversity: A Positive Approach to Teaching Dual Language

Learners in Early Childhood offers teachers context, practical advice, and

strategies to help young dual language learners thrive. Teaching dual language

learners isn't just about classroom methods. It's about empathy, perspective,

patience, and high expectations. 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 dual language learners

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About the Author

Lea Ann Christenson, PhD, is an associate professor in the department of

early childhood education at Towson State University. She earned her PhD

in curriculum and instruction from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Her work focuses on early literacy acquisition, English as a second language

instruction, and STEAM teaching and learning.

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Publisher
Gryphon House
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0876598513
ISBN 13 
9780876598511
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
112