TY - BOOK AU - Sage, Rosemary. TI - Supporting language and communication : : a guide for school support staff SN - 9781412912808 U1 - 370.14 SAG PY - 2006/// CY - New Delhi : PB - Paul Chapman Publishing, KW - Language and education KW - Children KW - Language KW - Communication in education N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Examining aspects of communication, this book considers how a positive learning environment can nurture a good understanding of communication. It will help teaching assistants to acquire skills and strategies that they can call on to provide optimum support when working with children in a variety of situations, in both primary and early years settings. Contents include: an exploration of current issues, such as the difference between home and school language; how to communicate material and information effectively to pupils; a consideration of the needs of particular groups of speakers ER -