Abstract
In this chapter, I have chosen to write a conceptual introduction to this volume. The chapter starts with what I consider the general motivation for this volume followed by reasons for conceptualizing preschool bilingual education as a distinct research area. The chapter then provides the theoretical framework which underpins many of the studies presented in the volume. Continuing with the theoretical elaboration of the overlapping spheres of child’s, teachers’, and parents’ agencies in interaction in preschool bilingual education, the chapter underlines the commonalities among the contributions. The contributions’ presentation is organized by addressing four interrelated topics: (1) Child’s, teacher’s, and parents’ agencies in interactions; (2) Child’s agency; (3) Teacher’s and child’s agencies in interaction, and (4) Parents’, child’s and teacher’s agencies in interaction. The chapter is ended by summing up and outlining the structure of the volume.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Multilingual Education |
Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media B.V. |
Pages | 1-24 |
Number of pages | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Publication series
Name | Multilingual Education |
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Volume | 25 |
ISSN (Print) | 2213-3208 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2213-3216 |
Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Linguistics and Language