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Record Nr.

UNINA9910815795603321

Autore

Carrasquillo Angela

Titolo

Language minority students in the mainstream classroom / / Angela L. Carrasquillo and Vivian Rodriguez

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Clevedon, England ; ; Philadelphia, : Multilingual Matters, c2002

ISBN

1-280-82800-5

9786610828005

1-85359-566-7

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (215 p.)

Collana

Bilingual education and bilingualism ; ; 33

Altri autori (Persone)

RodriguezVivian

Disciplina

371.9/046

Soggetti

Minorities - Education - United States

Mainstreaming in education - United States

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

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 (p. 182-196) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front matter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. Language Learning in Immersion Programs -- Chapter 2. How and Where the Research Was Done -- Chapter 3. Learners’ Responses to the Learning Context -- Chapter 4. Language Learning Experiences -- Chapter 5. Reading and Writing -- Chapter 6. Language Learning Processes and Strategies -- Chapter 7. Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

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.