Author: Kenneth Melville Johns
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Category : Children of minorities
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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This guide, designed for regular classroom teachers in whose mainstream classes language-minority children are enrolled, offers background information and suggestions for helping these students become proficient in English reading and writing and for involving them as resources for global and cultural awareness in majority-language classmates. The first chapter discusses specific barriers to language acquisition among language-minority students: (1) reductionist concepts of language and learning implicit in the mainstream curriculum; (2) cultural differences; and (3) inadequate communication among adults in the children's lives. The second chapter examines the reading and writing needs of this population, including instructional materials, classroom environment, topics, and nonverbal communication. The third chapter describes useful classroom techniques, all within the whole-language approach to teaching, including: using literary works; providing substantial oral language experiences; providing time for silent, sustained reading; encouraging use of student journals; incorporating technology; and promoting cooperative learning. It is concluded that meeting the needs of language-minority students in a mainstream classroom is possible if teachers recognize the barriers to educational opportunity facing the children, understand that they are better prepared than they realize to work with this population, use cooperative learning strategies, and see the children as cultural resources. (MSE)
Author: Angela Carrasquillo
Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
ISBN: 9781853592973
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 187
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Provides first-hand information on culturally and linguistically diverse students in America, as well as instructional strategies
Author: Angela Carrasquillo
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 9781853595646
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 222
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This is the second edition of an easily readable text that provides first-hand information on culturally and linguistically diverse students as well as instructional strategies in the content areas of reading, writing, science, social studies and maths, using simple and direct language. The second edition includes updated information on current educational programs and local and national standards for English language learners in United States. The book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, under- and postgraduate students interested in the teaching of ethnic minorities.
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 1032
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Author: Judith W. Rosenthal
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 9781853592720
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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In the USA, the number of college students with limited English proficiency is increasing. Even after successfully completing a course of English as a second language, many face both linguistic and cultural barriers in mainstream classes. This book focuses on both the theory and practice of assisting such students, especially in the sciences. As the number of non-native English speaking students increases at colleges and universities, innovative approaches are needed to successfully educate this population and how science is taught may be crucial. Instruction in the students' native language may become increasingly important in attracting and retaining non-native English speakers in college. This book is aimed primarily at staff who teach science to LEP undergraduates, but others who should be interested include staff involved with postgraduate students and high school science teachers.
Author: Colin Baker
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 9781853593628
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 776
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This encyclopedia is divided into three sections: individual bilingualism; bilingualism in society and bilingual education. It includes many pictures, graphs, maps and diagrams. The book concludes with a comprehensive bibliography on bilingualism.
Author: Gerri McNenny
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113565865X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 258
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Explores the many facets of the mainstreaming movement in college-level basic writing that are currently being debated. Examines the theoretical, political, & pedagogical concerns that arise as pressures push colleges to eliminate basic writing programs.
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1586
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1588
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Author: Paul Clay Burns
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ISBN: 9780395903483
Category : Reading (Elementary)
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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