| Language Minority Students in the Mainstream Classroom Contributor(s): Carrasquillo, Angela L. (Author), Rodriguez, Vivian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853595640 ISBN-13: 9781853595646 Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - General - Education | Bilingual Education - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 371.904 |
| LCCN: 2001041008 |
| Series: Bilingual Education and Bilingualism |
| Physical Information: (1.00 lbs) 216 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the second edition of an easily readable text that provides first-hand information on culturally and linguistically diverse students as well as instructional strategies in the content areas of reading, writing, science, social studies and maths, using simple and direct language. It provides theory and practical strategies to make content of lessons relevant and understandable to students. This new edition includes updated information on current educational programs and local and national standards for English language learners in United States. The book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, under- and postgraduate students interested in the teaching of ethnic minorities. |
Contributor Bio(s): Carrasquillo, Angela L.: - Angela L. Carrasquillo is a professor of TESOL and Bilingual Education at Fordham University Graduate School of Education. She is nationally known in the area of second language and bilingual education and has published extensively on these areas. Her books include Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Garland, 1994) and Parents and School (with L. London, Garland, 1993). |