Supporting Identity, Diversity & Language in the Early Years (Supporting Early Learning) - Softcover

Siraj-Blatchford, Iram

 
9780335204342: Supporting Identity, Diversity & Language in the Early Years (Supporting Early Learning)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0335204341 ISBN 13: 9780335204342
Publisher: Open University Press, 2000

Synopsis

This book provides the main ingredients for professional development in working with young children in a diverse society. It fills the gap that most early years training neglects, that is, how to work with children in developing a positive disposition towards themselves regardless of their differences. By helping children to develop a strong self-identity and good self-esteem we set the foundations for positive attitudes towards others and towards learning. Practical advice, real examples and staff activities bring the book to life. The book provides clear evidence and practical guidance on how to develop young children's emerging language, especially those children who have English as an additional language, and how to generate, activate and assess curriculum for diversity. The book focuses on all children's learning for cultural diversity. Culture is used as a broad term to include language, ethnicity, social class and gender. Each chapter offers a clear combination of theory and practice and ends with excellent staff development activities and further readings. The book will be important reading for all students and practitioners working with young children.

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About the Author

Iram Siraj-Blatchford is Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of London, Institute of Education. Her research interests include quality and equality in the learning experiences of young children.

Dr Priscilla Clarke is the Director of the Free Kindergarten Association, Melbourne, Australia, an early childhood organization specializing in consultancy and resources for multilingual and culturally diverse early childhood settings.

Both authors have over 20 years experience in lecturing, researching and publishing in the areas of learning, equity, diversity and language.

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Publisher
Open University Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0335204341
ISBN 13 
9780335204342
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
168

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