The fourth edition of this best-selling book provides a comprehensive introduction to bilingualism and bilingual education. Written as an introduction text form a cross-disciplinary perspective, 19 chapters cover individual and societal issues in minority and majority languages.
Colin Baker Bücher
Dieser Autor ist bekannt für seine Rolle in einer langjährigen Science-Fiction-Fernsehserie, in der er eine ikonische Figur darstellte, die einen bleibenden Eindruck im Genre hinterließ. Seine Schauspielkarriere umfasst auch andere bemerkenswerte Rollen in Fernsehserien, die seine Vielseitigkeit unter Beweis stellen. Seine Arbeit wird für ihre Tiefe und ihre Fähigkeit, das Publikum zu fesseln, geschätzt. Die Darbietungen des Autors sind zu denkwürdigen Teilen der Fernsehgeschichte geworden.
A parents' and teachers' guide to bilingualism
- 257 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
In this accessible guide to bilingualism in the family and the classroom, Colin Baker delivers a realistic picture of the joys and difficulties of raising bilingual children. The Q&A format of this book makes it the natural choice for the busy parent or teacher who needs an easy reference guide to the most frequently asked questions. This revised edition includes more information on bilingualism in the digital age, and incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism, language mixing and the effect that siblings have on family language choice.
Parents' and Teachers' Guides - 9: A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism
Third Edition
- 227 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
Written in a very reader-friendly style, the book is a practical introduction for parents and teachers to bilingualism. Straightforward and realistic answers are given to a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions about bilingualism and bilingual education. Areas covered include family, language, culture, identity, reading, writing, schooling and issues. In the third edition, there is new or more detailed consideration of: Moving between countries, cultural adaptation Identity issues One parent - one language (OPOL) families Pre schools / kindergartens / nursery schools Helping with homework Dyslexia Language scaffolding Multilingualism and trilingualism; trilingual families Adoption WWW links, articles and books for further reading
Targeted at professionals working with bilingual children, this comprehensive introduction covers essential topics relevant to speech therapists, doctors, psychologists, counselors, teachers, and special needs personnel. It emphasizes practical approaches to address the unique challenges and considerations faced by bilingual children, making it a valuable resource for those in various supportive roles.