Legal Discourse and Decisions, Teacher Policymaking, and the Multilingual Classroom: Constraining and Supporting Khmer/English Biliteracy in the United States.

Skilton-Sylvester, Ellen

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ERIC Number: EJ678785

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Publication Date: 2003

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Legal Discourse and Decisions, Teacher Policymaking, and the Multilingual Classroom: Constraining and Supporting Khmer/English Biliteracy in the United States.

Skilton-Sylvester, Ellen

International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, v6 n3-4 p168-84 2003

Looks at ways U.S. English language policies at the micro and macro levels have influenced the development of Khmer biliteracy for children and adults. Shows the power of teacher policymaking and the role of the legal system in shaping what is possible in multilingual classrooms in the United States. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Cambodian, Classroom Environment, English (Second Language), Multilingualism, Public Policy, Teacher Role, Uncommonly Taught Languages

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Language: English

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