Language Development: Understanding Language Diversity in the Classroom

Bys: Levey, Sandra and Polirstok, Susan

Language Development: Understanding Language Diversity in the Classroom offers comprehensive coverage of the language development process for pre- and in-service teachers while emphasizing the factors that further academic success in the classroom, including literacy skills, phonological awareness, and narrative. With chapters written by respected specialists in various fields, this interdisciplinary text illuminates the impact of language development on learning success and distinguishes between language differences and disorders, integrating illustrative case studies as well as helpful classroom strategies that teachers can implement right away.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412974070
• ISBN13: 9781412974073
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.9" x 9.9"