| Early Years Second Language Education: International perspectives on theory and practice Contributor(s): Mourão, Sandie (Editor), Lourenço, Mónica (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415705274 ISBN-13: 9780415705271 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Bilingual Education - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) - Language Arts & Disciplines |
| Dewey: 428.007 |
| LCCN: 2014021428 |
| Series: Routledge Research in Early Childhood Education |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.10 lbs) 260 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The age for early language learning has dropped dramatically in the past decade to include children under 6 years old, yet very little published research exists to support the implementation of such programmes. Drawing on a synthesis of theory, research and practice, this edited volume makes an innovative contribution to literature concerning language education for very young children. It explores language learning in a wide range of geographical contexts with reference to second and foreign language learning, bilingualism and plurilingualism with children under the age of 6 years old. Chapters present discussion around teacher education, policy-making, international case studies, school and home-based projects, code switching and language use, and methodologies and approaches. Early Years Second Language Education: International perspectives on theory and practice will be essential reading for researchers, academics, teacher trainers, and post-graduate students in the fields of early years education, foreign and second language education, language didactics and teacher education. |
