Multilingual Pedagogies for Early Years
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- ISBN 9783631918340
- Weight: 613g
- Dimensions: 148 x 210mm
- Publication Date: 20 Nov 2024
- Publisher: Peter Lang AG
- Publication City/Country: CH
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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This book offers an in-depth look at early years education, recognizing the pivotal role of early education in shaping individual development. The central argument of this collective work is that multilingual pedagogies are not only beneficial but essential for promoting holistic learning experiences during a child’s formative years. The book advocates for a paradigm shift in early education, emphasizing the importance of equipping educators with the skills to handle diverse linguistic classrooms. Titled "Multilingual Pedagogies for Early Years: Theoretical Insights and Innovative Approaches," it offers theoretical insights and innovative methods beyond traditional educational boundaries. The book provides a roadmap to foster environments that celebrate linguistic diversity, making it a valuable resource for educators and researchers.
Natalia Martínez-León, PhD professor and researcher at the University of Granada. Areas of specialization: early-age multilingualism, multilingual education, CLIL, pre-K education, and transnational literacies, linguistic landscape and its educational use.
Ana Andúgar. Lecturer and researcher in pre-primary and primary education at the University of Alicante. She holds a PhD in Teaching Foreign Languages in Early Childhood Education.
Beatriz Cortina-Pérez. Associate Professor in the Languages and Literature Education Department at the University of Granada, lecturer in the Early Childhood Degree, the EFL specialization in the Primary Education Teacher Training program, and the Cultural Diversity MA. Research interests: pre-primary foreign language education and plurilingualism in early years.
