Language Use in the Two-Way Classroom
Renee Depalma
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Paperback. Based on an extended ethnographic study of a dual language (Spanish-English) Kindergarten, this book critically examines children's linguistic (and non-linguistic) interactions and the ways that teaching design can help or hinder language development. Series: Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ADS; CFDM; JNFR; JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 209 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 288.
Based on an extended ethnographic study of a dual language (Spanish-English) Kindergarten, this book takes a critical look at children's linguistic (and non-linguistic) interactions and the ways that teaching design can help or hinder language development. With a focus on official “Spanish time”, it explores the particular challenges of supporting the minority language use as well as the teacher's strategies for doing so. In bilingual classrooms, teachers' goals include bilingualism as well as academic achievement for all. The children may share these interests, but have their own agendas as well. This book explores the linguistic and social interactions that may ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Series
Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847693006
SKU
V9781847693006
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Ref
99-15
About Renee Depalma
Renée DePalma received her PhD in 2003 from the University of Delaware (USA), where she helped to establish La Red Mágica, a community-university collaborative project which aims to promote intercultural relationships between university students and minority children in a nearby urban community center. She is currently a Research Fellow at the University of Vigo, Spain. Her research over the years ... Read more
Reviews for Language Use in the Two-Way Classroom
The numerous rich examples of more and less effective strategies and practices within a variety of instructional contexts make this book essential reading for educators, parents, students and researchers interested in second language education. DePalma’s findings will have important implications for program design, interventions, curriculum and instructional practices in second language learning programs.
Kathryn Lindholm-Leary, Ph.D., San Jose State ... Read more
Kathryn Lindholm-Leary, Ph.D., San Jose State ... Read more