Author : Fenice B. Boyd,Cynthia H. Brock,Mary S. Rozendal
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003-12-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1572309628
Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language by Fenice B. Boyd,Cynthia H. Brock,Mary S. Rozendal Pdf
Within a clear conceptual framework, this book explores ways that teachers, reading specialists, administrators, and teacher educators can provide more effective literacy instruction to K-9 students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Cutting-edge theory and research is interwoven with detailed case studies that bring to life the complexities of teaching in today's multicultural and multilingual classroom. Topics covered include: *How and why culture matters in literacy instruction *Drawing on students' multiple literacies in the classroom *Motivating and engaging English-language learners *Steps that teachers can take to heighten their cultural awareness and skills *Tapping into family and community resources for literacy learning