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Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language : Contexts and Practices (Solving Problems In Teaching Of Literacy)
Multicultural and Multilingual Literacy and Language Contexts and Practices - Solving Problems In Teaching Of Literacy 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/n-/9 students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Cutting-edge theory and research is interwoven with detailed case studies that bring t... more »o 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« less