A child’s limited language ability can be a permanent bar to development in formal subjects. Looks at the problems of migrant children whose first language is not English, and the role of teachers in helping such children gain a thorough understanding and command of the English language. Suitable for tertiary/teacher education.
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ACMI Identifier
320286
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Language and culture
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Communication in education
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Experimental methods
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Study and teaching - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education, Bilingual
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education, Primary
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → English language - Study and teaching (Primary)
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Immigrants - Education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Intercultural education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Language and culture
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Learning disabilities
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Linguistics
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Teachers - Training of
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children of immigrants
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)