Teaching and Learning in Two Languages

Bilingualism and Schooling in the United States

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Bilingual Education, Teaching
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Author: Eugene E. Garcia ISBN: 9780807775400
Publisher: Teachers College Press Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Eugene E. Garcia
ISBN: 9780807775400
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint:
Language: English

This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date volume on the state of bilingual education in the United States and, in particular, on effective curriculum and instructional approaches. Eugene García, a renowned authority on bilingual education, depicts the vast scope and complexity of the problem of educating English language learners. He sets forth a conceptual framework to guide educational policy and practice that reflects democratic ideals and values.

This authoritative reference:

  • Provides a comprehensive review of theory, research, practice, and policy that accurately characterizes the education of bilingual students in U.S. schools.
  • Presents an analysis of teachers, classrooms, schools, and communities that have successfully educated bilingual children by employing diverse instructional strategies.
  • Addresses language, social, and cognitive issues as they intersect with various instructional practices.
  • Identifies the characteristics of effective bilingual education programs, presenting examples of school programs that exemplify these characteristics.

“A valuable resource for teachers, administrators and researcher . . . an excellent text for a graduate class.”
TC Record

“Teachers, administrators, school counselors, and policymakers urgently need resources to guide the formulation of culturally and linguistically compatible classroom practices. Teaching and Learning in Two Languages is just such a resource.”
Carlos J. Ovando, Arizona State University

“A comprehensive examination by one of the top experts in the field. This book provides guidance to American schools at a time when the need for bilingual bicultural citizens is most needed in the democratic sphere.”
Lourdes Diaz Soto, The Pennsylvania State University

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This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date volume on the state of bilingual education in the United States and, in particular, on effective curriculum and instructional approaches. Eugene García, a renowned authority on bilingual education, depicts the vast scope and complexity of the problem of educating English language learners. He sets forth a conceptual framework to guide educational policy and practice that reflects democratic ideals and values.

This authoritative reference:

“A valuable resource for teachers, administrators and researcher . . . an excellent text for a graduate class.”
TC Record

“Teachers, administrators, school counselors, and policymakers urgently need resources to guide the formulation of culturally and linguistically compatible classroom practices. Teaching and Learning in Two Languages is just such a resource.”
Carlos J. Ovando, Arizona State University

“A comprehensive examination by one of the top experts in the field. This book provides guidance to American schools at a time when the need for bilingual bicultural citizens is most needed in the democratic sphere.”
Lourdes Diaz Soto, The Pennsylvania State University

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