Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language

Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language
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Publisher : Guilford Press
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 157230961X
ISBN-13 : 9781572309616
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Book Synopsis Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language by : Fenice B. Boyd

Download or read book Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language written by Fenice B. Boyd and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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


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