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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454096603321

Titolo

Handbook of research on literacy and diversity [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Lesley Mandel Morrow, Robert Rueda, Diane Lapp

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2009

ISBN

1-282-79042-0

9786612790423

1-60623-270-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (480 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

LappDiane

MorrowLesley Mandel

RuedaRobert

Disciplina

372.6

Soggetti

Children of minorities - Education - United States

English language - Study and teaching - United States - Foreign speakers

Language arts - United States

Multiculturalism - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front matter; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 20; Chapter 21; Afterword; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

This is the first research handbook to address all dimensions of diversity that have an impact on literacy achievement. Leading experts examine how teaching and learning intersect with cultural and language differences and socioeconomic disparities in today's increasingly diverse schools and communities. The volume weaves compelling research findings together with theory, policy considerations, and discussions of exemplary instructional practices. It offers fresh perspectives on such topics as family literacy, multiliteracies, drawing on cultural resources in the classroom, factors



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