Title: The Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development Handbook: A Complete K-12 Reference Guide (2nd Edition)
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Publication Date: 2001
Language: English
ISBN 10: 020533685X
ISBN 13: 9780205336852
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 1.25 pounds

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The second edition of this popular handbook brings together theories, ideas, and resources for promoting cross-cultural awareness, language development, and academic progress. This handbook also ties together culture and language in a comprehensive format; and delves deeply into the educational challenges faced by classroom teachers. Written specifically for the mainstream teacher, the guide clearly shows the effects of cultural differences on learning and presents an excellent treatment of cultural diversity and learning styles. It comes at a time when over two million students nationwide with limited English proficiency fill our classrooms-a time when today's teachers desperately need practical, effective resources to help these students succeed in school. For educators teaching ESL students at any level.

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The best-seller keeps getting better!

The third edition of this popular handbook brings together theories, ideas, and resources for promoting crosscultural awareness, language development, and academic progress for English learners. It ties together culture and language in a comprehensive format and delves deeply into the educational challenges faced by classroom teachers.

Written specifically for the general classroom teacher, this guide clearly shows the effects of cultural differences on learning and presents an excellent treatment of cultural diversity and learning styles.

Features New to the Third Edition

Adapted Instruction: Teacher-friendly tips in each chapter demonstrate how classroom teaching can serve the needs of English learners.
Example of Concept: Short classroom vignettes illustrate key concepts central to each chapter.
Chapter One features a questionnaire that includes data needed to adapt instruction for English learners.
Two-way immersion bilingual programs are explained and featured.
Intercultural communication is brought into the classroom with techniques for teachers to become intercultural educators.
Culturally compatible instruction is emphasized, with examples and in-depth explanation.

At a time when more than two million students with limited English proficiency fill our nation’s classrooms�a time when today's teachers desperately need practical, effective resources to help these students succeed in school�every teacher needs this book!

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