The school readiness of young dual language learners depends on high-quality preschool programs that meet their needs— but how should schools promote and measure the progress of children learning two languages? Find out what the research says in this authoritative resource, which investigates the experiences of dual language learners in preschool classrooms and the policy implications of these critical findings.
The most comprehensive, up-to-date research volume on this topic, this book is a must for policy makers and administrators serving the growing number of dual language learners in today's classrooms. Presenting the eye-opening results of their observational studies of early education classrooms, more than 25 experts give readers the invaluable insights they'll need to
With this compendium of current research— sure to influence preschool practices for years to come— policy makers and administrators will have the foundational knowledge they need to ensure a high-quality, appropriate education for young children learning two languages.
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Series Preface About the Editors About the Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction: Classroom Experiences and Learning Outcomes for Dual Language Learning Children: An Early Childhood Agenda for Educators and Policy Makers… Eugene E. García
I Describing the Classroom Experiences of Dual Language Learners
II Describing the Language and Literacy Practices in Classrooms with Dual Language Learners
Conclusion: Early Childhood Classrooms Serving English/Spanish Dual Language Learning Children: An Afterword... Carollee Howes Index