| Crossing Mountains: Native American Language Education in Public Schools Contributor(s): Ngai, Phyllis (Author) |
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ISBN: 0759121222 ISBN-13: 9780759121225 Publisher: Altamira Press OUR PRICE: $143.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Multicultural Education - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies |
| Dewey: 497 |
| LCCN: 2011049825 |
| Series: Contemporary Native American Communities |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.8" W x 9.3" (1.40 lbs) 298 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Collaboration among contemporary Native American communities and local public schools is vital for nurturing Native languages. Although public schools cannot bear the entire burden, Native-language education will remain on the margins without their support. Using case studies of school districts on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, Crossing Mountains provides important insights about integrating Native-language learning into public education. Phyllis Ngai argues that carefully designed and inclusive Native-language programs can benefit communities and students regardless of ethnic identity by providing for language-revitalization and promoting intercultural competence. |
