Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language : Contexts and Practices Paperback / softback
Edited by Fenice B. Boyd, Cynthia H. Brock, Mary S. Rozendal
Part of the Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy series
Paperback / softback
Description
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 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
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:338 pages
- Publisher:Guilford Publications
- Publication Date:25/03/2004
- Category:
- ISBN:9781572309616
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:338 pages
- Publisher:Guilford Publications
- Publication Date:25/03/2004
- Category:
- ISBN:9781572309616
