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Ecological Perspectives In Early Language Education
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Author : Mila Schwartz
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-02-27
Ecological Perspectives In Early Language Education written by Mila Schwartz and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-27 with Education categories.
This book presents ecological perspectives towards early language education that conceptualise the phenomenon of interactions between child language-based agency, teachers’ agency, peers’ agency and parents’ agency, consequently furthering insights into the lives of young children growing up in multilingual homes. Drawing on rich empirical research evidence, the book explores teachers’ and family strategies and practices aimed at enhancing children’s interest in home language maintenance and enrichment as well as in the novel language learning. It defines early language education as the education of children up to the age of 6 and considers international evidence of children’s language from diverse sociolinguistic backgrounds and indigenous, endangered, heritage, regional, minority, majority, and marginalized languages, as well as foreign and second languages in education at home and out-of-home settings. It claims that only through collaboration between teachers, families, peers, and close environment, can the child be engaged in early language learning and fully experience his or her potential to act as agent in a novel language learning. The book will be of great interest to researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in the fields of language education, multilingualism, applied linguistics, and early childhood education. Practitioners in these fields may also find the volume a valuable resource.
Ecological Perspectives In Early Language Education
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Author : Mila Schwartz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024
Ecological Perspectives In Early Language Education written by Mila Schwartz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with Children categories.
"This book presents ecological perspectives towards early language education that conceptualise the phenomenon of interactions between child language-based agency, teachers' agency, peers' agency and parents' agency, consequently furthering insights into the lives of young children growing up in multilingual homes. Drawing on rich empirical research evidence, the book explores teachers' and family strategies and practices aimed at enhancing children's interest in home language maintenance and enrichment as well as in the novel language learning. It defines early language education as the education of children up to the age of 6 and considers international evidence of children's language from diverse socio-linguistic backgrounds and indigenous, endangered, heritage, regional, minority, majority, and marginalized languages, as well as foreign and second languages in education at home and out-of-home settings. It claims that only through collaboration between teachers, families, peers, and close environment, can the child be engaged in early language learning and fully experience his or her potential to act as agent in a novel language learning. The book will be of great interest to researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in the fields of language education, multilingualism, applied linguistics and early childhood education. Practitioners in these fields may also find the volume a valuable resource"--
The Ecology And Semiotics Of Language Learning
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Author : Leo van Lier
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2004-07-20
The Ecology And Semiotics Of Language Learning written by Leo van Lier and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-20 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In this book I try to give a coherent and consistent overview of what an ecological approach to language learning might look like. This is not a fully fledged grand theory that aims to provide an explanation of everything, but an attempt to provide a rationale for taking an ecological world view and applying it to language education, which I regard as one of the most important of all human activities. Goethe once said that everything has been thought of before, but that the difficulty is to think of it again. The same certainly is true of the present effort. If it has any innovative ideas to offer, these lie in a novel combination of thoughts and ideas that have been around for a long, long time. The reader will encounter influences that range from Spinoza to Bakhtin and from Vygotsky to Halliday. The scope of the work is intentionally broad, covering all major themes that are part of the language learning process and the language teaching profession. These themes include language, perception and action, self, learning, critical pedagogy and research. At the same time I have attempted to look at both the macro and the micro sides of the ecological coin, and address issues from both a theoretical and a practical perspective. This, then, aims to be a book that can be read by practitioners and theoreticians alike, and the main idea is that it should be readable and challenging at the same time.
Handbook Of Early Language Education
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Author : Mila Schwartz
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-03-30
Handbook Of Early Language Education written by Mila Schwartz and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-30 with Education categories.
This is the first international and interdisciplinary handbook to offer a comprehensive and an in-depth overview of findings from contemporary research, theory, and practice in early childhood language education in various parts of the world and with different populations. The contributions by leading scholars and practitioners are structured to give a survey of the topic, highlight its importance, and provide a critical stance. The book covers preschool ages, and looks at children belonging to diverse ethno-linguistic groups and experiencing different histories and pathways of their socio-linguistic and socio-cultural development and early education. The languages under the scope of this handbook are identified by the contributors as immigrant languages, indigenous, endangered, heritage, regional, minority, majority, and marginalized, as well as foreign and second languages, all of which are discussed in relation to early language education as the key concept of the handbook. In this volume, “early language education” will refer to any kind of setting, both formal and informal (e.g. nursery, kindergarten, early childhood education centers, complementary early schooling etc.) in which language learning within a context of children's sociolinguistic diversity takes place before elementary school.
The Ecology Of Pre Primary Foreign Language Learning
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Author : Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow
language : en
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Release Date : 2025-01-29
The Ecology Of Pre Primary Foreign Language Learning written by Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow and has been published by Channel View Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book synthesises research on very early language learning in pre-primary organised instruction settings such as kindergarten, nursery or afternoon classes. Using a framework of ecological development, it investigates the nested systems in which very young learners operate, the other agents involved in each of these systems and the influence these agents have on children’s foreign language learning. It explores the ecosystems of the individual learner and their family, educational institutions, general social climate and language education policies, resulting in a holistic view of early language learning and the key transitions into and out of pre-primary formal instruction settings. This is the first book to gather research to date on very young learners in formal settings, offering a comprehensive state of the art to researchers and graduate students in early language learning, second language acquisition and early years pedagogy.
Multilingualism And Multiculturalism
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2024-09-16
Multilingualism And Multiculturalism written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-16 with Education categories.
This edited volume emphasizes the critical role of macro, meso and micro factors in development of multilingual and multicultural environment for learning and teaching. The collection advocates for inclusive education, safe spaces for both teachers and students, teachers and students’ agency, educators’ reflection, and continuous professional development. It promotes the idea of multilingualism as a learning resource by overcoming a monolingual bias and language ideologies and by taking learners’ individual differences, social, economic and political factors into consideration. The originality of this collection is in its diversity spanning linguistic, sociocultural, and pedagogical dimensions.
Chinese Language Education In The United States
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Author : Jiening Ruan
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-11-10
Chinese Language Education In The United States written by Jiening Ruan and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-10 with Education categories.
This book offers historical, philosophical, and sociocultural perspectives on Chinese language education for speakers of other languages with a special focus on Chinese language education in the United States. It provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary look at changes in CFL/CSL education over time in China and the U.S. and the philosophical, political and sociocultural influences that led to these changes. The essays address a wide array of topics related to Chinese language education, including: A historical overview of the field Theories that apply to CFL/CSL learning Policies and initiatives for CFL/CSL by the Chinese and U.S. governments Medium of instruction Curriculum and instruction for CFL/CSL learners at K-12 and college levels Technology for CFL/CSL education Chinese language learning for heritage learners CFL in study abroad contexts CFL teacher education and training This work is essential reading for scholars and students interested in gaining a greater understanding of Chinese language education in the two countries and around the world.
Children S Additional Language Learning In Instructional Settings
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Author : Yuko Goto Butler
language : en
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Release Date : 2025-05-08
Children S Additional Language Learning In Instructional Settings written by Yuko Goto Butler and has been published by Channel View Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-08 with Education categories.
This book provides the first comprehensive overview of young children’s language learning in pre-primary and primary education. It collates research to date on language development and pedagogy among children learning a language in addition to their home language(s) in instructional settings, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the topic and directions for further study. The book promotes a learner-centered approach to research and teaching and encourages critical reflection on how best to conduct research among children. It recognizes the substantial diversity of young language learning experiences and pays attention to individual differences and variability in children’s language development, embracing an ecological perspective sensitive to contextual factors. Closing the gap between research and practice, each chapter opens with pedagogical or policy-related questions, explores relevant theories and research findings from instructed second language acquisition, and offers discussion questions and recommended reading for further reflection and study. This will be invaluable reading for all those who are undertaking research and working with young language learners.
Language Learning Environments
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Author : Phil Benson
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2021-06-04
Language Learning Environments written by Phil Benson and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-04 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book is the first in-depth examination of the application of theories of space to issues of second language learning. The author introduces the work of key thinkers on the theory of space and place and the relevance of their ideas to second language acquisition (SLA). He also outlines a new conceptual framework and set of terms for researching SLA that centre on the idea of 'language learning environments'. The book considers the spatial contexts in which language learning takes place and investigates how these spatial contexts are transformed into individualised language learning environments, as learners engage with a range of human and nonhuman, and physical and nonphysical, resources in their daily lives. Revisiting linguistics and language learning theory from a spatial perspective, the book demonstrates that the question of where people learn languages is equally as important as that of how they do so. This work is essential reading for any researcher wishing to research the role of the environment as an active player in SLA.
First Language Use In Second And Foreign Language Learning
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Author : Miles Turnbull
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2009
First Language Use In Second And Foreign Language Learning written by Miles Turnbull and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This book focuses on the use of the first language in communicative or immersion-type classrooms. Through the intersection of theory, practice, curriculum and policy, the volume calls for a reconceptualization of code-switching as something that both proficient and aspiring bilinguals do naturally, and as a practice that is inherently linked with bilingual code-switching.