All about… multilingualism & critical thinking

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Burghardt, V., Barnaby, B. and Robertson, L. 2015. All about… multilingualism & critical thinking. Mark Allen Group. https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2015.16.17
TypeMagazine
TitleAll about… multilingualism & critical thinking
AuthorsBurghardt, V., Barnaby, B. and Robertson, L.
Abstract

The ability to speak multiple languages is linked to strong critical thinking. So how can the early years nurture learning in this area? Vicky Burghardt, Beverley Barnaby and Leena Robertson explain

Publication or CollectionNursery World
ISSN0029-6422
Electronic2059-9358
PublisherMark Allen Group
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Print10 Aug 2015
Online25 Aug 2015
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Deposited03 Jan 2018
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2015.16.17
LanguageEnglish
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