Meeting the needs of young children with EAL research informed practice / Malini Mistry and Krishan Sood.

Author/creator Mistry, Malini
Other author Sood, Krishan.
Format Electronic
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoAbingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, [2020]
Descriptionpages cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks
Subjects

Contents Introduction -structure of the book -- Historical context -- How children learn -key founders -- Education for children with EAL -- Reconceptualising the term English as Additional Language (EAL) -- Language learning for children with EAL -- Developing Culturally Appropriate Pedagogy (CAP) in Early Years -- No regulation to regulation in early years -- Performativity in Early Years -- Leading learning for children with EAL.
Abstract "Drawing on the latest research into how young children learn, this book considers how early years practitioners can best meet the needs of children with English as an Additional Language. It examines the factors that influence children's learning including parents and the family, the environment, health and well-being, curriculum, play and relationships and aims to challenge misconceptions, assumptions and stereotypes. Featuring case studies and reflective questions, the chapters explores a range of important topics including: Language learning for children with EAL, The historical concept and modern reconceptualisation of EAL, How to develop and use Culturally Appropriate Pedagogy, Regulation, performativity and their implications for children with EAL, Leading learning for children with EAL Meeting the Needs of Young Children with EAL is essential reading for students and practitioners wanting to promote an inclusive culture where different languages, cultures and religions are accepted and celebrated"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2020003105
ISBN9780367207625 (hardback)
ISBN9780367207632 (paperback)
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