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Dual-Language Learners - by Angèle Sancho Passe (Paperback)

Dual-Language Learners - by  Angèle Sancho Passe (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Teach young children English, maintain their home language, and develop the early literacy skills necessary for school readiness and success.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Support dual-language learners as they develop the skills necessary for school readiness and success <p/>For dual-language learners--children who are learning both English and a home language--the first eight years are crucial for building strong foundations for academic success. During this time, children acquire the early literacy skills needed to be ready for kindergarten, do well in elementary school, and thrive in the years beyond. Based on research and the author's experience as a multilingual educator, <i>Dual-Language Learners</i> provides a thoughtful approach to help young children learn English, maintain their home language, and develop the skills necessary for school readiness and success. <p/>This book includes<br>Information about both the challenges of and best practices for teaching dual-language learners<br>Ideas to help you plan and assess your curriculum and environment, as well as the children's learning<br>Strategies for communicating with families of dual-language learners and for supporting home languages<br>An explanation of how children develop their first and second languages<br>Advice about how to teach English as a second language in a multilingual classroom<br>Reflection questions, techniques, checklists, handouts, and tips to aid you in your program planning and professional development <p/>Angèle Sancho Passe, MA, is an early childhood education consultant with more than thirty years of experience and an expert in working with programs to develop plans for teaching dual-language learners and supporting their families. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and a member of the governing board for the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Angèle holds a bachelor's degree in child psychology and family social science and a master's degree in family education.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><br>"This is a great addition to every early childhood teacher's library. It offers relevant, culturally sensitive, and respectful strategies and tips for using both home languages and English in an early childhood setting. Angèle's premise is well researched and easy to put into practice. This is an easy read with pertinent information that will serve all educators well."<br>--Deby Ziesmer, Vice President, Early Childhood Education, YWCA of Minneapolis <br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Angèle Sancho Passe: Angèle Sancho Passe, MA, is an early childhood education consultant with more than thirty years of experience and an expert in working with programs to develop plans for teaching dual-language learners and supporting their families. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and a member of the governing board for the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Angèle holds a bachelor's degree in child psychology and family social science and a master's degree in family education.<br>

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