Language, Culture and Identity in the Early Years
Author | : Tözün Issa |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2012-12-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781441186584 |
ISBN-13 | : 1441186581 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: In this engaging guide, the authors identify and disseminate good practice relating to language, culture and identity. They explore how children from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds are supported through a number of pedagogical practices which are based on knowledge and understanding of the social and emotional development of young children. Topics covered include: - Perspectives on personal, social and emotional development - Maintaining home languages in early years settings - Supporting communication and oracy - Developing strategies for parental involvement Essential reading for those working with young children from a diverse range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.