Evaluation of training "Language and communication in multilingual preschool groups" in Linköping municipality.

Abstract

This study is an evaluation conducted on behalf of the Education Office in Linköping municipality during 2007-2008. The evaluation includes a one-year training “Language and communication in multilingual preschool groups” for pre-school staff. Purpose of the training was to undertake a development project for clarifying and strengthening language stimulation and language support activities in the preschool. Evaluation questions have been: How do they who participated in the training reflect on its knowledge material and how they reflect on language? What footprint provides training in daily preschool activities, in terms of concrete actions, thoughts and reasoning? What dilemmas can be seen in relation to the completed training?

Keywords

Education, Ethnicity, Multiculturalism, Multilingualism, Preschool

Publications

Gruber, Sabine (2010). Utvärdering av fortbildningen “Språk och kommunikation i flerspråkiga förskolegrupper” i Linköpings kommun. Linköping: Linköping University Electronic Press