Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language : Contexts and Practices
Overview
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
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781572309616
- ISBN-10: 157230961X
- Publisher: Guilford Publications
- Publish Date: December 2003
- Dimensions: 9.04 x 6.24 x 0.94 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.02 pounds
- Page Count: 338
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