Language for All Our Children
Published on 24. November 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
398 pages
978-0-675-21362-2 (ISBN)
Description
With a strong emphasis on second-language learning, this methods book offers future elementary school teachers a comprehensive presentation of what is known about language and learning, and how that information can be used to enhance teaching practice .
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 184 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
608 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-675-21362-2 (9780675213622)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
I. THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE. 1. Why is Language Special? 2. Linguistics and Linguists. II. LANGUAGE ACQUISITION. 3. Language Acquisition: Theoretical Perspective. 4. Janet and Millions of Others: The Course of Monolingual Development. 5. The Second Time Around: Acquiring Two or More Languages. 6. The Course of Bilingual Development: Quy and Lucy. 7. Michael's Miracle: Language Disorders in Monolingual and Bilingual Children. III. LANGUAGE AND LEARNING. 8. Language and Learning Outside School. 9. Language and Learning in School. IV. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER. 10. A Broader Perspective on Language in School. 11. Reconciliation. 12. Language for All Our Children. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index.