Supporting Identity, Diversity and Language in the Early Years

by Iram Siraj-Blatchford, John Siraj-Blatchford, Siraj-Blatchford

Overview

This text 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780335204342
Publisher:	Open University Press
Publication date:	06/01/2000
Series:	Supporting Early Learning
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.01(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.42(d)

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.

Table of Contents

Series editor's preface
Identity, self-esteem and learning
Language acquisition and diversity
Language development and bilingualism
Diversity and the curriculum
Parents as partners
Planning and evaluating for equity and diversity
Resources
References
Index.