Strategies for Responding to Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood
How can early childhood practitioners best respond to cultural and linguistic diversity and ensure positive interactions with all children and families? Discover the power of `Skilled Dialogue' - a unique, effective, and field-tested model for interactions that honour the cultural beliefs and values of everyone involved.
Shows teachers how to develop a toolbox of strategies for effectively teaching and engaging dual language learners while also supporting their families from diverse backgrounds. The book is organised by outlining and describing 45 teaching tips that educators can use to implement best practices for effectively supporting dual language learners in ......
With a focus on the leader's role in initiating and sustaining anti-bias education in programs for young children and their families, this book is both a stand-alone text and a perfect companion for Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves. It emphasizes that this work is not only about changing curriculum, but requires thoughtful, ......
This is the first book to specifically address the needs of transnational youth, a growing population of students who live and go to school across the United States and other nations including Mexico and different Caribbean islands. The author describes a coherent approach to English language arts and literacy education that supports the literacy ......
A Framework for Standards-Based Transfer Instruction in Dual Language Programs
Unlock the full potential of bilingual education and elevate your teaching practice with this indispensable resource for K–12 educators working in Spanish/English dual language programs.
Teaching Language and Building Community with Latine Children's Literature in Spanish, PreK-6
Latine Spanish-language children's literature is powerful for supporting bilingual learners' language and literacy development and nurturing cross-linguistic connections. Libros solidarios shows K-6 teachers how to grow biliteracy through authentic Spanish-language picture books, early readers, and middle-grade literature on key topics like ......
It has never been more important for trainee teachers to understand diversity, equity and inclusion from a teaching perspective. This text provides an up-to-date, grounded, and full understanding of the injustices and inequalities that impact our classrooms. It challenges trainees to rethink their own assumptions and biases and to take time to explore how schools and teachers can be active agents of positive change. It empowers new teachers to be confident in their allyship of marginalised groups and disadvantaged children. Through practical advice and support, this book enables teachers to bring diversity, equity and inclusion into the classroom.
