Heritage language program direction : research into practice /
Sara M. Beaudrie and Sergio Loza.
- viii, 247 pages ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Foundational aspects of heritage language program direction -- Directing a heritage language program -- Designing and developing a heritage language program -- Student identification, language placement, and diagnostic assessment -- Heritage language program promotion and student advocacy -- The gamut of heritage language teacher preparation, from reflection to competencies -- Part II. Pedagogical and assessment issues in heritage language program direction -- Adopting a critical language awareness framework for the heritage language program direction -- Adopting a critical language awareness framework for the heritage language program -- Best pedagogical practices in heritage language classroom instruction -- Heritage language curriculum design and materials selection -- Classroom assessment for heritage language learners -- Heritage language program quality, impact, and success.
"This innovative text presents an introduction to different facets of building and leading language education programs at the university level to meet the needs of students who are minority speakers of a heritage language (HL) - also known as community or home languages"--
9781032189994
2022051007
Heritage language speakers--Education. Language and languages--Study and teaching.