Summary of the preliminary First Nations English dialects project /
Summary of the preliminary First Nations English dialects project /
Jessica Ball, Barbara Bernhardt, Jeff Deby.
- [Victoria/Vancouver BC : Ball, Bernhardt, & Deby], 2005.
- 136 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
This document addresses a growing concern in Aboriginal Early Childhood Care and Development (AECCD), education and speech-language pathology about a lack of knowledge regarding culturally appropriate milestones to inform programs of support, screening, and early intervention for First Nations children's English language development. Provision of effective and respectful programs of child care and education for First Nations children requires knowledge of the language use patterns of their community and families. This document highlights key points from the project including the nature of nonstandard dialects in general, and of First Nations English dialects in particular; the significance of First Nations English dialects for early learning; guidelines for pilot studies; and implications for practice, training, and policy for speech-language specialists and educators working with First Nations children.
Professional
First Nations--Languages--Study and teaching--Canada
English language--Dialects--Canada
First Nations--Early childhood education
Includes bibliographical references.
This document addresses a growing concern in Aboriginal Early Childhood Care and Development (AECCD), education and speech-language pathology about a lack of knowledge regarding culturally appropriate milestones to inform programs of support, screening, and early intervention for First Nations children's English language development. Provision of effective and respectful programs of child care and education for First Nations children requires knowledge of the language use patterns of their community and families. This document highlights key points from the project including the nature of nonstandard dialects in general, and of First Nations English dialects in particular; the significance of First Nations English dialects for early learning; guidelines for pilot studies; and implications for practice, training, and policy for speech-language specialists and educators working with First Nations children.
Professional
First Nations--Languages--Study and teaching--Canada
English language--Dialects--Canada
First Nations--Early childhood education