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Supporting the mother tongue: pedagogical approaches.

Authors :
Papatheodorou, Theodora
Source :
Early Child Development & Care; Aug2007, Vol. 177 Issue 6/7, p751-765, 15p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Illustrations
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

This paper reports on the development and evaluation of a project to support the learning of the mother tongue by children aged 4-8 years. The aim of the project was to: actively involve and engage children with learning their mother tongue for functional use; involve parents in the learning process and support them in doing so; and increase children's regular attendance at the educational setting where formal teaching of the mother tongue takes place. A program entitled 'Learning Together' was developed, drawing on the principles of socio-cultural theory and developmentally appropriate practice that underpin the pedagogical praxis in early childhood. The program was implemented in a Greek community school located in England. The project followed an ethnographic case-study methodology. Its findings are discussed in terms of the implications for pedagogical approaches and practices that might be applicable in similar contexts and situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03004430
Volume :
177
Issue :
6/7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Early Child Development & Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25902303
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430701379231