Second Language Learning In The Early School Years Trends And Contexts
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Second Language Learning In The Early School Years Trends And Contexts
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Author : Victoria A. Murphy
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2014-05-07
Second Language Learning In The Early School Years Trends And Contexts written by Victoria A. Murphy and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-07 with Study Aids categories.
Provides a much-needed overview of current themes and research on child second language learning.
Second Language Learning In The Early School Years
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Author : Victoria A. Murphy
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Applied Linguistics
Release Date : 2014
Second Language Learning In The Early School Years written by Victoria A. Murphy and has been published by Oxford Applied Linguistics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Foreign Language Study categories.
A detailed exploration of second language learning in the early school years, providing a broad overview of research findings across a range of different contexts.At a time when children around the world are increasingly required to learn a second language in the primary classroom, Second Language Learning in the Early School Years: Trends and Contexts provides a much-needed overview of current themes and research on child second language learning. This bookprovides a detailed exploration of L2 language learning in the early years, examining past and present research evidence on bilingualism, second language, and foreign language learning in childhood, and providing a broad overview of research findings across a range of different contexts. Thediscussion focuses on learning contexts that intersect with educational provision in the early school years and a comparison of L2 outcomes across those contexts.Murphy discusses current trends towards a younger starting age for foreign language learning. She evaluates to what extent 'younger is better' in L2 learning in the early school years, and what other variables may contribute to successful child L2 outcomes. Reviewing the research, Second LanguageLearning in the Early School Years: Trends and Contexts argues that young children can learn multiple languages without adverse effect on their overall language development in any of their languages.This book is part of the Oxford Applied Linguistics Series, a series of titles providing thorough yet accessible coverage of controversial topics related to language use. The goal of the series is to influence the quality of language education through publishing and disseminating relevantscholarship and research.Additional material is available on the website: www.oup.com/elt/teacher/sllearly
Early Years Second Language Education
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Author : Sandie Mourão
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-11-20
Early Years Second Language Education written by Sandie Mourão and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-20 with Education categories.
The age for early language learning has dropped dramatically in the past decade to include children under 6 years old, yet very little published research exists to support the implementation of such programmes. Drawing on a synthesis of theory, research and practice, this edited volume makes an innovative contribution to literature concerning language education for very young children. It explores language learning in a wide range of geographical contexts with reference to second and foreign language learning, bilingualism and plurilingualism with children under the age of 6 years old. Chapters present discussion around teacher education, policy-making, international case studies, school and home-based projects, code switching and language use, and methodologies and approaches. Early Years Second Language Education: International perspectives on theory and practice will be essential reading for researchers, academics, teacher trainers, and post-graduate students in the fields of early years education, foreign and second language education, language didactics and teacher education.
Assessing Young Learners Of English Global And Local Perspectives
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Author : Marianne Nikolov
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-10-29
Assessing Young Learners Of English Global And Local Perspectives written by Marianne Nikolov and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-29 with Education categories.
This volume documents international, national, and small-scale testing and assessment projects of English language education for young learners, across a range of educational contexts. It covers three main areas: age-appropriate ‘can do statements’ and task types for teaching and testing learners between the ages of 6 to 13; innovative approaches to self-assessment, diagnostic testing, self- perception, and computer-based testing; and findings on how young learners perform on vocabulary, listening, speaking, pronunciation, and reading comprehension tests in European and Asian contexts. Early language learning has become a major trend in English language education around the globe. As a result of the spread of teaching English to a growing number of young children, assessment of and for learning have emerged as key issues. In line with this development, there is a clear and emerging need to make early language programs accountable and to assess both the progress children make over time and to quantify their achievement at various stages of development. This volume informs stakeholders about the realistic goals of early language learning, their efficiency, and how much progress children make over time.
How Special Are Early Birds Foreign Language Teaching And Learning
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Author : Kevin McManus
language : en
Publisher: Language Science Press
Release Date : 2022-09-28
How Special Are Early Birds Foreign Language Teaching And Learning written by Kevin McManus and has been published by Language Science Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-28 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This volume honours the academic achievements and scholarship of Professor Florence Myles as a world-leading scholar in the fields of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and French Linguistics, in particular for her work in corpus-based SLA and language policy in primary school education. In addition to reviews of the field (e.g., primary languages policy in the UK), the volume presents new research studies reflective of key theoretical and methodological issues in current SLA research, including theory-building, corpus-based investigations, studies of language development, as well as informing teacher professional development through research. Taken together, this edited book provides a wide-ranging and balanced account of Myles’s work and speaks to her influence on SLA research and primary languages policy. We invite readers to learn more about the fascinating research presented here as inspired by Florence’s dedication to field.
Research Methods For Understanding Child Second Language Development
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Author : Yuko Goto Butler
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-09-15
Research Methods For Understanding Child Second Language Development written by Yuko Goto Butler and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Butler and Huang’s book is one of the first to focus on second language (L2) development research methods and techniques specifically targeted at children of primary and pre-primary years. The last decade has seen a growing number of L2 studies of children aged 4–12, a demographic with special developmental characteristics that confound research methods designed for studying adults. Written by experts from a variety of disciplines, this book covers major research methods and techniques in existing L2 development research, including observations, surveys, interviews, introspective methods, speech production methods, receptive methods, eye tracking, and brain imaging, as well as research methods specifically designed for L2 children with special educational needs. The book also discusses various age-related considerations and challenges if they are employed to young L2 learners. This will be essential reading for SLA, child development, and TESOL researchers, and students in these courses will benefit particularly from pedagogical material such as further readings and discussion questions.
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.
The Cambridge Guide To Learning English As A Second Language
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Author : Anne Burns
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2018-03-15
The Cambridge Guide To Learning English As A Second Language written by Anne Burns and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-15 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of second language learning. The focus throughout the book is primarily on language learning, but each chapter also discusses the implications for teaching and assessment, thus informing both understanding and practice. The book contains nine sections, which aim to organise and reflect different dimensions of the diverse and complex scope of learning English as a second or additional language. Four themes which permeate the chapters are: learning and learners; learning and language; learning and language development; learning and learning context. The 36 chapters are up-to-date and authoritative, written by experts in the field. The content is accessibly written, with questions for discussion and follow-up reading suggestions provided.
Integrating Assessment Into Early Language Learning And Teaching
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Author : Danijela Prošić-Santovac
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2019-08-07
Integrating Assessment Into Early Language Learning And Teaching written by Danijela Prošić-Santovac and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-07 with Education categories.
The volume unites research and practice on integrating language learning, teaching and assessment at preschool and early school age. It includes chapters written by experts in the field who have studied some of the very youngest (pre-primary) children through to those up to the age of 12, in a variety of private and state contexts across Europe. The collection makes a much-needed contribution to the subject of appropriate assessment for children with the focus of many chapters being classroom-based assessment, particularly formative assessment, or the case for developing assessment skills in relation to even the youngest children. As a whole, the book provides useful case study insights for policymakers, teacher educators, researchers and postgraduate students with interest in or responsibility for how children are assessed in their language learning. It also provides practical ideas for practitioners who wish to implement greater integration of assessment and learning in their own contexts.
Facing Diversity In Child Foreign Language Education
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Author : Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-04-29
Facing Diversity In Child Foreign Language Education written by Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This edited book uses the concept of diversity in child foreign language education as a major organizing principle. Since a foreign language, most typically English, is taught globally to an increasing number of children, the variability in the process and varied learning outcomes are inescapable phenomena. This book has been constructed on the premise that heterogeneity, first, concerns young language learners, who due to the disparity in the pace of development need appropriately tailored educational solutions, and, second, it refers to a diversity of contexts in which learning takes place. The contexts can be defined on a macroscale (e.g. different countries), mesoscale (e.g. different institutions), and microscale (e.g. specific learner groups). The book consists of four thematic strands. In Part One the learner-internal causes of heterogeneity of young language learners are clarified. Part Two presents a sample of classroom studies in which learner variables, such as gender, learner preferences, and special needs are taken into account. Part Three looks at teaching materials and how they meet learners’ needs. Finally, Part Four highlights diversity issues that teachers should be prepared to face.