LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT in the YOUNG SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNER of ENGLISH

(SANEPR.com) July 16, 2008 -- (Pennington, NJ, July 2008) This book focuses on early childhood bilingualism and second language learning in young children 0 to 6 years of age. Written especially for those practitioners and parents of younger English language learners to help clarify the difference between a language problem and aspects of the second language learning process in young children. In this book, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT in the YOUNG SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNER of ENGLISH (SLLLC.org $42.95) simple vignettes and the presentation of case profiles help to delineate the tidbits of information helpful in navigating an understanding of the different stages of second language acquisition as well as best educational practices for young ELL learners. Information that is reliable and professionally based on this topic is hard to find. Also, most books that are written on this topic are not told from the experience and lens of a bilingual speech language pathologist. Also, includes a great CD with useful, practical reproducibles.

The author’s understanding of why these children are often misunderstood and what may help lower the incidence of this phenomena is detailed and offered as the research concerning this population is presented. The symptomatology of dual and second language learning is presented and detailed as well so that it may be properly distinguished from a true disorder.
Questions like: What if a child has already lost a home language or is starting to lose it and appears to have problems with English? What Can Be Expected of a Dual-Language Learner in Terms of Acquisition of Both Languages? How do you Know If there is a Problem? What is the best way to evaluate these CLD learners? Is there a checklist of items to be covered during an evaluation?

Drawing upon her own professional experiences of the last 14 years as well as available research, the author has identified topics that need to be made clear and understandable so as to facilitate proper understanding and service delivery to young second language learners. Additionally, direction and advice is provided to both parents and educators who are working with this population so as to address the growing educational disparity outcomes of this population verses Anglo children.

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT in the YOUNG SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNER of ENGLISH will provide readers with important information to help them navigate and unravel the issues surrounding proper education of second language learners. Myths are debunked, phenomena explained in an attempt to clarify the process of second language acquisition and how it impacts the child, family and schools. Teachers will be provided guidance and tips in how to more successfully reach this population so as to optimize educational outcomes.