Language Minority Students in the Mainstream Classroom (Bilingual Education & Bilingualism, 33) - Softcover

Carrasquillo, Dr. Angela L; Rodriguez, Dr. Vivian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853595640 ISBN 13: 9781853595646

Publisher: Multilingual Matters, 2002

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Angela L. Carrasquillo is a professor of TESOL and Bilingual Education at Fordham University Graduate School of Education. She is nationally known in the area of second language and bilingual education and has published extensively on these areas. Her books include Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Garland, 1994) and Parents and School (with L. London, Garland, 1993).Vivian Rodriguez is a high school assistant principal in charge of curriculum and instruction in Elizabeth Public School in New Jersey. She completed her doctorate in Language Literacy and Learning at Fordham University and she has extensive experience with the instruction of language minority students.

About this edition

• Publisher: Multilingual Matters
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1853595640
• ISBN 13: 9781853595646
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 216