One Child, Two Languages

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This second edition of the bestselling book gives teachers up-to-date research, usable information, and essential tools to meet the needs of second language learners in today's learning environments. Ideal for professional development, this ebook is the best tool a teacher can have to support the language and literacy development and school success of second language learners while honoring their home languages and cultures.

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STOCK NUMBER	ISBN
74753	978-1-59857-475-3
COPYRIGHT	PAGES
2008	256
AVAILABILITY
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Today's early childhood educators are serving more children learning English as a second language than ever—in Head Start alone, nearly 30% of the children speak a language other than English at home.* To support second language learners and put them on the path to academic success, every teacher needs this popular, practical, and highly readable ebook.

Reflecting 10 years of dramatic change in early education—especially in critical areas like assessment and cultural diversity—the second edition of this bestseller gives teachers up-to-date research, usable information, and essential tools to meet the needs of second language learners in today's learning environments. Leading researcher Patton Tabors equips teachers with the foundation of knowledge they need to

apply cutting-edge research to their everyday teaching practices
address NAEYC's recommendations for responding to linguistic and cultural diversity
use appropriate assessment techniques for children's first and second language, including an easy-to-use observation checklist (on the CD-ROM) to monitor children's English language learning over time
discover ways to improve literacy instruction for all children, including literacy practices checklists (on the CD-ROM) that pinpoint areas needing curriculum support
understand and attend to the particular needs of internationally adopted children
conduct thought-provoking professional discussions with the book-club-ready study guide and materials (on the CD-ROM)

Teachers will also get updates on all the key topics covered in the first edition, including working with parents, understanding the process of second-language acquisition, and using the curriculum and classroom organization to facilitate English language and literacy learning. Ideal for professional development, this book is the best tool a teacher can have to support the language and literacy development and school success of second language learners while honoring their home languages and cultures.

*English Language Learners Focus Group Report, 2002

About the Author
Foreword to the Second Edition
Mariela M. Páez
Foreword to the First Edition
Catherine E. Snow
Preface
Acknowledgments

I. The Second-Language-Learning Child's Task

Introduction
Two Portraits: Juliana and Byong-sun
Getting Started in a Second Language
Speaking a Second Language
Individual Differences in Second-Language

II. The Teacher's Role

Using Information, Communication, and Classroom Organization to Support Second-Language Learning
Using the Curriculum to Facilitate Second-Language and -Literacy Learning
Working with Parents of Second-Language Learners
Assessing the Development of Second-Language Learners
Developing Effective Early Childhood Programs for Second-Language Learners

III. Internationally Adopted Children

What to Expect, How to Help

References
Appendix A Parent Questionnaire
Appendix B Observing Children Learning English (OCLE)
Study Guide

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: Midwest Book Review, California Bookwatch

"From applying the latest research to everyday teaching practices to using assessment techniques for each of a child's languages, and using the curriculum to foster learning, <i>One Child, Two Languages</i> is a powerful tool."

Janice Myck-Wayne, Assistant Professor, California State University, Fullerton

"An informative, well written and practical book for early childhood educators . . . a worthy contribution to the field. Tabors presents a well researched, concise, informative and timely book on a subject that needs much attention."

Elizabeth Peña, Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Texas at Austin

"Relevant, timely, and practical . . . I recommend this book for teachers of young children and for anyone interested in second language learning in early childhood."

Sonia Soltero, Associate Professor and Director, Bilingual-Bicultural Education Program, DePaul University

"An important contribution to the field that will provide valuable insights into how best to address the needs of linguistically and culturally diverse children and their families in the early years."

Author: Patton O. Tabors Ed.D. Foreword Authors: Catherine E. Snow Ph.D., Mariela Páez Ed.D.