Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language: Contexts and Practices

Name: Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language
Item: Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language: Contexts and Practices (Solving Problems In Teaching Of Literacy)
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by Cynthia H. Brock and Mary S. Rozendal

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Book 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

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:157230961X

ISBN13:9781572309616

Release Date:December 2003

Publisher:Guilford Publications

Length:338 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.0"

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Education Education & Reference Language Arts

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