Increasing language skills of students from low-income backgrounds : practical strategies for professionals / Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin.
| Author/creator | Roseberry-McKibbin, Celeste |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | San Diego : Plural Pub., ©2013. |
| Description | xxi, 441 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Local note | Laupus WC Contract Cataloging |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012032175 |
| ISBN | 9781597564977 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1597564974 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WL 340.2 R798 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |