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Willis, Arlette Ingram, Ed.; Garcia, Georgia Earnest, Ed.; Barrera, Rosalinda B., Ed.; Harris, Violet J., Ed. – 2003
This book addresses the lack of research and scholarly discussion on multicultural literacies. A common theme across chapters is the ways in which elements of difference--race, ethnicity, gender, class, and language--create tensions that influence students' literacy experiences and achievements. Sections explore the relationships among culture,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences
Wrigley, Terry – 2000
This book describes a study of 10 inner city schools in the United Kingdom which showed how the empathy and imagination of teachers and principals, as well as culturally relevant curricula and stimulating teaching, helped enable bilingual students to achieve. The first part of the book describes the main issues: what counts as achievement for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Role, Bilingual Students, Culturally Relevant Education
Pialorsi, Frank, Ed. – 1974
This collection of readings on teaching bilingual and bidialectal students, particularly the American Indian, the Spanish speaking, and the urban black, is divided into three sections, headed by a general overview of the problems. The first section deals with bicultural understanding; the readings are intended to help the teacher assess his own…
Descriptors: American Indians, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students
Roseberry-McKibbin, Celeste – 2001
This book is designed to help speech-language pathologists develop vocabulary and phonological awareness skills in bilingual students with language-learning disabilities (LLD). The book targets beginning through intermediate bilingual students in grades K-8. Part 1 of the book begins with teaching style strategies for teaching bilingual students…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Individualized Education Programs
2003
This collection of papers includes excerpts from books, essays, and articles that explore the heart of the teaching experience. Nineteen chapters explore the challenges and joys of teaching, focusing on the meaning and experience of teaching and the art of teaching skills. They include: (1) "The Heart of a Teacher: Identity and Integrity in…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Bilingual Students, Classroom Techniques, Creative Teaching
Lessow-Hurley, Judith – 2003
This book discusses popular myths about educating students in a multilinguistic society. It examines the following themes: the demographics of second language learners; the theory underlying language instruction; desirable qualifications for bilingual teachers; effective teaching methods and programs; language and politics; and language and the…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Bilingual Teachers, Cultural Influences, Diversity (Student)
MacGregor-Mendoza, Patricia – 1999
This book explores the relationship between Spanish language usage, English language proficiency, and the long-term educational outcomes of Mexican American youths. Language use patterns and language attitudes were examined among 38 high school dropouts, 188 high school students, and 36 college students, all Mexican Americans in Chicago. Chapters…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, College Students
Saunders, George – 1982
Concerns that parents might have about raising their children bilingually are addressed, and a case study of an Australian family pursuing this course over an 8-year period is presented. In addition, relevant research into bilingualism is cited. Bilingualism means having command of two languages, and bilinguals can range from the rare equilingual…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Case Studies, Child Language
Dissemination and Assessment Center for Bilingual Education, Austin, TX. – 1978
Stories in Spanish about aspects of the history, culture, and daily life of Mexican Americans are included in this reading book developed by Edgewood School District Bilingual Program in San Antonio, Texas, for students in grade four through secondary school. "Escaparate" is the third of eight units being developed in this reading and language…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Childrens Literature, Cultural Background
Dissemination and Assessment Center for Bilingual Education, Austin, TX. – 1976
This Spanish reader is part of an ungraded language arts and reading program that can be used in classes from upper elementary through high school. The program is designed around reading selections which present aspects of history, culture, and present-day experiences of special relevance to the Mexican-American student. The goals of the program…
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Childrens Literature
Roca, Ana, Ed.; Colombi, M. Cecilia, Ed. – 2003
This collection of papers includes the following: (1) "Insights from Research and Practice in Spanish as a Heritage Language" (M. Cecilia Colombi and Ana Roca); (2) "Toward a Theory of Heritage Language Acquisition: Spanish in the United States" (Andrew Lynch); (3) "Profiles of SNS Students in the Twenty-First Century:…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Bilingual Students, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education
Verma, Mahendra K., Ed.; And Others – 1995
Papers by teachers and teacher trainers address issues in bilingualism and related teaching techniques in the elementary school classroom in England. They are derived from an inservice teacher training project. Essays include: "Investigating Children's Discourse in the Primary Classroom: The Linguistic Demands of Classroom Tasks"…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Child Language, Children, Class Activities
Schmidt, Patricia Ruggiano – 1998
Noting that literacy development is a social phenomenon, this book provides an account of the cultural conflicts and struggles experienced by two children from culturally different backgrounds and their teacher in a kindergarten program. The book is divided into eight chapters. The first chapter, "Introduction: History of the Struggle," introduces…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Classroom Environment, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness
Calderon, Margarita Espino; Minaya-Rowe, Liliana – 2003
This book provides school administrators, teachers, and parents with the basic knowledge necessary for planning and implementing effective two-way bilingual programs. It offers essential elements to help students gain literacy in two languages, increase cross-cultural understanding, and meet high levels of achievement in all core academic areas.…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Cultural Awareness
Garcia, Gilbert C., Ed. – 2003
This collection of papers examines the critical literacy development of English learners, focusing on English reading instruction in an immersion setting, English language development, and cultural issues pertaining to English learners in and out of the classroom. The 16 papers include the following: (1) "Reading and the Bilingual Student: Fact…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, After School Programs, Asian American Students, Bilingual Students