Literacy and Bilingualism: A Handbook for ALL Teachers / Edition 2

ISBN-13: 9781138134263 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 10/29/2015 Edition description: Revised Pages: 292 Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) This handbook applies proven techniques, derived from bilingual/bicultural classrooms, to teaching literacy in the twenty-first century. Its goal is to help teachers increase their understanding of bilingual learners in order to maximize instruction. Teachers can use this handbook to expand their understanding of literacy and bilingualism; implement literacy approaches and assess students’ development; and learn through reflection. Practical, flexible format and content. Complete and straightforward instructions, illustrated by case studies, allow teachers to use the strategies in this handbook on their own or in teacher-led study groups. They can select from the variety of approaches the ones which best match their students’ needs and their own teaching style. Student-centered focus. All of the approaches share chara