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Education - Educating Emergent Bilinguals: Policies, Programs, and Practices for English Learners (Language and Literacy Series)

Description

Book Synopsis: Now available in a revised and expanded edition, this accessible guide introduces readers to the issues and controversies surrounding the education of language minority students in the United States. What makes this book a perennial favorite are the succinct descriptions of alternative practices for transforming our schools and students’ futures, such as building on students’ home languages and literacy practices, incorporating curricular and pedagogical innovations, using proven-effective approaches to parent engagement, and employing alternative assessment tools. The authors have updated their bestseller to reflect recent shifts in policies, programs, and practices due to globalization and the changing economy; demographic trends; and new research on EL pedagogy. A totally new chapter highlights multimedia and multimodal instructional possibilities for engaging EL students. This Second Edition is essential reading for all teachers of language-minority students, as well as principals, superintendents, and policymakers.

Book Features:

  • Uses the most up-to-date research findings to demonstrate how ignoring children’s bilingualism perpetuates inequities in their schooling.
  • Points out the problems with current policies and practices and proposes more effective alternative methods.
  • Contrasts the common view of bilingualism as either subtractive or additive with more current understandings of individual bilingualism in translanguaging theories.
  • Highlights how multimodalities form part of students’ communicative repertoire and shows teachers how they can leverage this to engage students.

Details

Unlock the potential of your language-minority students with Educating Emergent Bilinguals, the definitive guide to providing an equitable education for English learners. In this revised and expanded edition, we delve into the pressing issues and controversies surrounding the education of language minority students in the United States. With succinct descriptions of alternative practices, we provide you with the tools to transform our schools and students' futures.

Discover how our book addresses the ever-changing landscape of education. As policies, programs, and practices shift due to globalization and the changing economy, our authors have diligently updated this bestseller to reflect these changes. Learn about proven-effective approaches to engaging parents, innovative curricular and pedagogical techniques, and alternative assessment methods that will yield better outcomes for your English learners.

One of the standout features of this book is its emphasis on the importance of students' home languages and literacy practices. By building on these foundations, you can cultivate an environment that nurtures bilingualism, ensuring that your students' unique linguistic abilities are recognized and utilized. Don't let outdated views of bilingualism hinder your students' progress. Join us in embracing a more inclusive approach through translanguaging theories.

We also recognize the power of multimodal instructional possibilities for engaging English learners. Our book explores how these approaches can be integrated into your teaching, leveraging students' communicative repertoires to create a dynamic and engaging classroom environment. With our guidance, you can harness the potential of multimedia tools to connect with your students on a deeper level.

Don't miss out on this essential resource for teachers, principals, superintendents, and policymakers. Our second edition provides you with the knowledge and strategies to bridge the gaps in the education of language-minority students. Take the first step towards transforming your classroom. Get your copy of Educating Emergent Bilinguals today.

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