Description
| Product ID: | 9781412936118 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Introducing English as an Additional Language to Young Children |
| Authors: | Author: Kay Crosse |
| Page Count: | 192 |
| Subjects: | Language teaching theory and methods, ELT: teaching theory & methods, Pre-school and kindergarten, Teaching of a specific subject, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: First / native language, Pre-school & kindergarten, Teaching of students with English as a second language (TESOL), Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: English language & literacy, English |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book focuses on the development of oral language skills and provides guidelines for setting objectives for activities, materials and preparation, key vocabulary, and directions for implementation. `A definite must-have for all teachers of English confronted with early multilingualism'' - Times Educational Supplement The activities and guidance in this book will help teachers to develop the confidence and meet the individual needs of young children with English as an additional language across different settings. There are also practical and varied language teaching strategies to promote learning for children working individually or in small groups. The first part of the book focuses on the introduction and development of oral language skills and the particular needs of young "additional English language learners" settling into a new environment. It provides an introduction to the Foundation Stage curriculum and the ways in which links can be made with English as an additional language activity. The second part of the book presents practical activities grouped under the six areas of learning forming the early years curriculum. Each activity includes an appropriate objective, materials and preparation, key vocabulary to focus on and extension suggestions, as well as full guidance on how to manage the activity effectively. The book will be a valuable resource for all teachers, teaching assistants and other early years staff in day nurseries, nursery schools and other early years settings. Kay Crosse is a freelance early years consultant and was formerly head of Norland College. |
| Imprint Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Publisher Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2007-10-25 |
