{"product_id":"teaching-dual-language-learners-lisa-l-pez-9781681253848","title":"Teaching Dual Language Learners: What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the number of dual language learners (DLLs) in early childhood settings continues to rise, educators need to know how to teach, engage, and assess children from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. They'll have the effective strategies they need with this timely book, a reader‐friendly guide that expertly connects research to practice for teachers of young DLLs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly childhood educators will start with a detailed review of the demographics of today's DLLs and the latest research findings on supporting the learning and development of bilingual and multilingual children. Then they'll find practical guidance on the best instructional and assessment practices to integrate into their classrooms. Throughout the book, five in‐depth case studies of diverse children highlight the importance of considering each child's background, skills, and home experiences when designing effective learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtending the groundbreaking work of Patton O. Tabors and ideal for use as a textbook or in‐service guide, this concise book compiles everything teachers need to know about working with young DLLs--and setting them up for a lifetime of school success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEACHERS WILL LEARN HOW TO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Connect and work with families, with consideration for their cultural context, practices, beliefs, goals, and diverse experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternalize eight key beliefs every teacher should have about dual language learning and apply those beliefs to practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply specific, evidence‐based classroom practices that promote the learning and development of young DLLs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse best practices to help DLL children develop language and early literacy skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess the learning of DLLs in culturally valid and linguistically appropriate ways \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement appropriate assessment practices that inform instruction and promote the learning of DLLs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL MATERIALS: \u003c\/b\u003e Preservice and in‐service teachers alike will benefit from the learning objectives, guiding questions, self‐study and reflection activities, and downloadable forms, including a case study template for child observations and a helpful resource guide to share with families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lisa Lopez, Mariela Paez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1681253844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781681253848\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Lisa Lopez","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046502756607,"sku":"9781681253848","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2feac118-c861-42d7-91f9-4a6492df1109.jpg?v=1684984913","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/teaching-dual-language-learners-lisa-l-pez-9781681253848","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}