Actions for Increasing Language Skills of Students from Low-Income Backgrounds : Practical Strategies for Professionals

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Increasing Language Skills of Students from Low-Income Backgrounds : Practical Strategies for Professionals / Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, PhD

Author
Roseberry-McKibbin, Celeste
Published
San Diego, CA : Plural Publishing Inc., [2013]
Edition
Second edition.
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Contents
Introduction to poverty : variables affecting students' performance -- Language skills and behavioral characteristics in children of families of low socioeconomic status -- Considerations in assessment of the language skills of students from low-SES backgrounds -- Practical strategies for increasing the oral language skills of children from low-SES families -- Practical strategies for increasing the literacy skills of students from low-SES backgrounds -- Structuring the school environment for optimal performance of students from low-SES backgrounds -- Practical strategies for enhancing learning, motivation, and self-esteem in low-SES students -- Poverty and highly mobile populations : mitigating the impact of high mobility and chaos -- Considerations in working with families of students from low-SES backgrounds -- Some words of encouragement.
Summary
The second edition contains new information about using Response to Intervention (RtI) to serve low-SES students in general education classroom settings. Updated technology recommendations (e.g., using iPad and YouTube technology) are presented. The section on increasing the literacy skills of low-SES students has been expanded, as well. In sum, the second edition of Increasing Language Skills of Students from Low-Income Backgrounds is a must-have for any professional who serves students and their families from low-SES backgrounds.
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ISBN
9781597566810 (electronic bk.)
1597566810 (electronic bk.)
1597564974
9781597564977
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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