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Teaching Dual Language Learners What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know By Lisa M. López Ph.D. (University of South Florida, Tampa), & Mariela Páez, Ed.D. (Boston College) As the number of dual language learners (DLLs) in early childhood settings continues to rise, future 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. Throughout the book, five in-depth case studies of diverse children highlight the importance of considering each child’s background, skills, and home experiences when designing effective learning environments. TEACHERS WILL LEARN HOW TO •
Connect and work with families, with consideration for their cultural context, practices, beliefs, goals, and diverse experiences
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Internalize eight key beliefs every teacher should have about dual language learning and apply those beliefs to practice
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Implement specific, evidence-based classroom practices that promote the learning of young DLLs
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Use best practices to help DLL children develop language and early literacy skills
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Assess the learning of DLLs in culturally valid and linguistically appropriate ways
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Use the results of assessments to inform instruction
ORDER EXAM COPY CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Dual Language Learners (DLLs) 2. Working With Families 3. Examining Beliefs to Promote Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices With DLLs 4. Effective Classroom Practices for Working With DLLs 5. Teaching Language and Early Literacy Skills for DLLs 6. Assessment Considerations and Practices for DLLs 7. Implications for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practice
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Preservice and in-service teachers alike will benefit from the learning objectives, guiding questions, self-study and reflection activities, and downloadable forms, including a case study template for child observations and a helpful resource guide to share with families. US$39.95 | Stock #: 53848 | 2021 | 200 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-384-8
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