Author: United States. Office of Educational Research and ImprovementPublisher:
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Languages : en
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EXCELENCIA PARA TODOS--EXCELLENCE FOR ALL: THE PROGRESS OF HISPANIC EDUCATION AND THE CHALLENGES OF THE NEW CENTURY. REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR.
Author: United States. Office of Educational Research and ImprovementPublisher:
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Languages : en
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The Praeger Handbook of Latino Education in the U.S.
Author: Lourdes Diaz SotoPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313084041
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 659
Book Description
Latinos in the United States have fought hard to attain equality, especially in the field of education. The Praeger Handbook of Latino Education in the U.S. focuses on this fight for equal educational access and represents a significant addition to American educational literature. The contributors to this volume reveal that many Latino children still face challenges that were present many decades ago. In addition to such obstacles as cultural conflicts and racism, they also face teachers, curricula, and assessments that are not always respectful to their backgrounds. Educators, parents, policy makers, and communities across the country will find this work a goldmine of detailed historical and current information.
Resources in Education
Author: Excellence for All
Author: Richard Wilson RileyPublisher:
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Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Language, Power and Pedagogy
Author: Jim CumminsPublisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1853594741
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Population mobility is at an all-time high in human history. One result of this unprecedented movement of peoples around the world is that in many school systems monolingual and monocultural students are the exception rather than the rule, particularly in urban areas. This shift in demographic realities entails enormous challenges for educators and policy-makers. What do teachers need to know in order to teach effectively in linguistically and culturally diverse contexts? How long does it take second language learners to acquire proficiency in the language of school instruction? What are the differences between attaining conversational fluency in everyday contexts and developing proficiency in the language registers required for academic success? What adjustments do we need to make in curriculum, instruction and assessment to ensure that second-language learners understand what is being taught and are assessed in a fair and equitable manner? How long do we need to wait before including second-language learners in high-stakes national examinations and assessments? What role (if any) should be accorded students’ first language in the curriculum? Do bilingual education programs work well for poor children from minority-language backgrounds or should they be reserved only for middle-class children from the majority or dominant group? In addressing these issues, this volume focuses not only on issues of language learning and teaching but also highlights the ways in which power relations in the wider society affect patterns of teacher–student interaction in the classroom. Effective instruction will inevitably challenge patterns of coercive power relations in both school and society.
Designing and Implementing Two-Way Bilingual Programs
Author: Margarita Espino CalderonPublisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1483351858
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
"This book is certain to be an indispensable guide to planning and practice in dual language schools. It is practical, down-to-earth, and firmly based in broad experience and research." Robert Slavin, Co-Director Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk Johns Hopkins University "Calderón and Minaya-Rowe have done an excellent job of presenting relevant research along with practical examples and suggestions, all in a highly readable and user-friendly format. This volume is an indispensable tool for teachers, administrators, and parents involved with dual language programs." Liz Howard, Research Associate Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC "This book is an excellent resource for educators interested in developing bilingual capacity in American school children." Diane August, Director National Literacy Panel on Language Minority Children and Youth "A comprehensive compendium of dual language program implementation strategies and examples. An indispensable how-to book for school level administrators, teacher trainers, teachers, and parents." Ana Maria Olezza, Director of Bilingual Programs Hartford Public Schools, Connecticut "This practical book can be used as a tool to transform schools into dual-language programs that focus on the improvement of school performance and language enrichment. It is written in a very pragmatic style and provides insights and frameworks supporting a school or district′s systemic reform." Anthony Amato, Superintendent Hartford Public Schools, Connecticut Use dual-language instruction to promote literacy in two languages! How can you provide a bilingual learning experience that includes high levels of achievement for both English-language learners and English-dominant students? What can you do to include all students in the adventure of learning a new language? Two-way bilingual education helps children maintain their cultural language as well as learn a new language—an invaluable skill in an increasingly integrated world. Designing and Implementing Two-Way Bilingual Programs provides essential elements to help your students gain literacy in two languages, increase cross-cultural understanding, and meet high levels of achievement in all core academic areas. This excellent resource provides school administrators, teachers, and parents with the basic knowledge necessary for planning and implementing an effective two-way bilingual program by: Promoting native-language literacy skills and balanced bilingualism Providing a standards-based education while promoting proficiency in two languages Helping all students gain cognitive and linguistic benefits from academic tasks that call for creativity and problem solving This indispensable handbook also includes strategies for building learning communities for dual-language teachers, professional development plans that meet the specific needs of dual-language programs, and tips for involving parents. .
Language in Multicultural Education
Author: Farideh SaliliPublisher: IAP
ISBN: 1607525038
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Many books on multicultural education focus on a country and provide indepth discussion of issues pertinent to that country at the time. Alternately, understanding of multicultural education is sought through comparison between a society of special interest and a reference society, often the United States. An interesting recent example is Constructing Multicultural Education in a Diverse Society by Ilghiz Sinagatullin (2003), drawing on the author’s knowledge of Russia and more particularly the Republic of Bashkortostan, itself an ethnically and culturally diverse part of Russia. The approach taken in this volume is to focus on an aspect of diversity, and look at its ramifications across the world. This provides an understanding of the nature of multicultural education itself, as well as insights into local issues through the experience of other places.
Dual Language Education
Author: Kathryn J. Lindholm-LearyPublisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 9781853595318
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Dual language education is a program that combines language minority and language majority students for instruction through two languages. This book provides the conceptual background for the program and discusses major implementation issues. Research findings summarize language proficiency and achievement outcomes from 8000 students at 20 schools, along with teacher and parent attitudes.
Latino Education in the U.S.
Author: Lourdes Diaz SotoPublisher: R & L Education
ISBN:
Category : Educational equalization
Languages : en
Pages : 702
Book Description
Educators, parents, policy-makers, and communities across the country will find this a significant addition to American educational literature and a gold mine of both current information and detailed historical facts. Latinos in the United States have fought hard to attain equality, especially in the field of education. This book focuses on the fight for equal educational access. The contributors reveal that many Latino children still face decades-old challenges. In addition to such obstacles as cultural conflicts and racism, they also face teachers, curricula, and assessments that are not always respectful to their backgrounds. Three major questions form the framework for this landmark work: How can schools address issues of educational equity for Latino students in the United States? How can curricula be reformed to address the needs of these students? How can scholars, community activists, and parents collaborate for the benefit of Latino learners in the United States?
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