Increasing language skills of students from low-income backgrounds : practical strategies for professionals / Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin.

Author/creator Roseberry-McKibbin, Celeste
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Diego : Plural Pub., ©2008.
Descriptionxxi, 343 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p.303-326) and index.
LCCN 2007024339
ISBN1597560898 (pbk.)
ISBN9781597560894 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LC4091 .R665 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold