Early years second language education
Subtitle: international perspectives on theory and practice
By: edited by Sandie Mourão and Mónica Lourenço
Series: Routledge research in early childhood education
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780415705271; 9781315889948
Subjects: English language; Study and teaching (Primary); Foreign speakers; Second language acquisition; Bilingual Education; EDUCATION / General; EDUCATION / Bilingual Education; EDUCATION / Preschool & Kindergarten
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.