Increasing language skills of students from low-income backgrounds : practical strategies for professionals / Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin.
| Author/creator | Roseberry-McKibbin, Celeste |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | San Diego : Plural Pub., ©2008. |
| Description | xxi, 343 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction to poverty: variables impacting students' performance -- Characteristics of the language skills and behavior of children from low-SES backgrounds -- Considerations in assessment of the language skills of low-SES students -- Practical strategies for increasing the oral language skills of low-SES students -- Practical strategies for increasing the literacy skills of low-SES students -- Structuring the school environment for optimal performance of low-SES students -- Practical strategies for enhancing learning and increasing executive functioning skills -- Poverty and special populations -- Working with families of low-SES students -- Recap and a final word of encouragement. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p.303-326) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007024339 |
| ISBN | 1597560898 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9781597560894 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LC4091 .R665 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |