Synopses & Reviews
Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-132).
Synopsis
The title of this book derives from its central chapter, written by Lily Wong Fillmore and Catherine E. Snow, demonstrating that all teachers need deep, broad knowledge about language to support their students' language and literacy development. Five commentaries on that chapter from the perspective of early childhood education, teacher certification, and teacher preparation and professional development point out the value and the challenges of improving educators' understanding about language.
Table of Contents
What teachers need to know about language / Lily Wong Fillmore and Catherine E. Snow -- Language and early childhood programs / Sue Bredekamp -- Educating teachers about language / Leonard Baca and Kathy Escamilla -- Teacher knowledge about language / Virginia Richardson -- Incorporating linguistic knowledge in standards for teacher performance / Donna M. Gollnick -- Preparing teachers to guide children's language development / Sandra Feldman -- Epilogue / Catherine E. Snow.