Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language Contexts and Practices |
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Editor:
| Boyd, Fenice B. Brock, Cynthia H. Rozendal, Mary S. |
Foreword by:
| Delpit, Lisa |
Series title: | Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-57230-962-3 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
Publisher: | Guilford Publications
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $62.00 |
Book Description:
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Within a clear conceptual framework, this book explores ways that teachers, reading specialists, administrators, and teacher educators can provide more effective literacy instruction to K-9 students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Cutting-edge theory and research is interwoven with detailed case studies that bring to life the complexities of teaching in today's multicultural and multilingual classroom. Topics covered include: *How and why...
More DescriptionWithin a clear conceptual framework, this book explores ways that teachers, reading specialists, administrators, and teacher educators can provide more effective literacy instruction to K-9 students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Cutting-edge theory and research is interwoven with detailed case studies that bring to life the complexities of teaching in today's multicultural and multilingual classroom. Topics covered include:
*How and why culture matters in literacy instruction
*Drawing on students' multiple literacies in the classroom
*Motivating and engaging English-language learners
*Steps that teachers can take to heighten their cultural awareness and skills
*Tapping into family and community resources for literacy learning