Language Minority Students in the Mainstream Classroom
- ISBN-10
- 1853595640
- ISBN-13
- 9781853595646
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 201
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Multilingual Matters
- Authors
- Angela Carrasquillo, Vivian RodrÃguez
Description
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. The second 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.
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Other editions
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- 1996
- 187 pages
- Paperback
- Multilingual Matters
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- 1996
- 187 pages
- Paperback
- Multilingual Matters Limited
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