| Language & Literacy Teach.for Indigenous: A Bilingual Approach Contributor(s): Francis, Norbert (Author), Reyhner, Jon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853596019 ISBN-13: 9781853596018 Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited OUR PRICE: $123.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Literacy - Foreign Language Study | Native American Languages - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 497.071 |
| LCCN: 2002021929 |
| Series: Bilingual Education and Bilingualism |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 8.4" (1.10 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Language and Literacy Teaching for Indigenous Education: A Bilingual Approach presents a proposal for the inclusion of indigenous languages in the classroom. Based on extensive research and field work by the authors in communities in the United States and Mexico, the book explores ways in which the cultural and linguistic resources of indigenous communities can enrich the language and literacy program. |
Contributor Bio(s): Reyhner, Jon: - Jon Reyhner is currently professor of Bilingual/Multicultural Education at Northern Arizona University. Formerly co-ordinator of the Indian Bilingual Teacher Training Program at Montana State University-Billings, he has worked as a teacher and school administrator in Indian community schools in Arizona, Montana and New Mexico. His research interests include improving the academic achievement of American Indian students and indigenous language revitalization. |