
Enhancing Multilingual Development
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Dispelling common myths, it explores the benefits of multilingualism spanning interpersonal, academic, and professional settings. With these settings in mind, the book provides practical information on how professionals can promote effective communication with colleagues and clients from a variety of language backgrounds. Each chapter comes equipped with a series of true or false statements where you can record your predictions and learn as you read. Chapters cover topics including the economic and cognitive benefits of multilingualism, social influences, the age factor, family bilingualism and optimal teaching and learning conditions. Finally, the book concludes by providing various step-by-step resources for creating optimal conditions that further develop and support multilingualism in your professional field.
Containing suggestions for research-based practices in home, school, and professional settings to enhance multilingual development, this book is essential for professionals working with multilingual young children, older youth, and adults, as well as those who require a foundational understanding of multilingualism.
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Andrea Garcia is a principal research associate at Westat. Formerly, Dr. Garcia was an associate professor in literacy studies at Hofstra University, New York, USA, teaching courses in literacy, biliteracy, literacy evaluation, and qualitative research. She continues to pursue her academic interests teaching a graduate course at Columbia University and serves in the executive board of Words of Words Center for Global Literacies and Literatures.
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