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The Bilingual Advantage: Promoting Academic Development, Biliteracy, and Native Language in the Classroom
Diane Rodríguez
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Description for The Bilingual Advantage: Promoting Academic Development, Biliteracy, and Native Language in the Classroom
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, figures. BIC Classification: CFC; JNSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 326.
This comprehensive account of bilingualism examines the importance of using students’ native languages as a tool for supporting higher levels of learning. The authors highlight the social, linguistic, neuro-cognitive, and academic advantages of bilingualism, as well as the challenges faced by English language learners and their teachers in schools across the United States. They describe effective strategies for using native languages, even when the teacher lacks proficiency in that language. This resource addresses both the latest research and theory on native language instruction, along with its practical application (the what, the why, and how) in K–8 classrooms. Key features include:
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This comprehensive account of bilingualism examines the importance of using students’ native languages as a tool for supporting higher levels of learning. The authors highlight the social, linguistic, neuro-cognitive, and academic advantages of bilingualism, as well as the challenges faced by English language learners and their teachers in schools across the United States. They describe effective strategies for using native languages, even when the teacher lacks proficiency in that language. This resource addresses both the latest research and theory on native language instruction, along with its practical application (the what, the why, and how) in K–8 classrooms. Key features include:
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- Teaching strategies, activities, and student tasks geared toward current academic standards.
- The role of primary languages in ESL, dual language, special education, and general education programmes.
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Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Teachers´ College Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780807755105
SKU
V9780807755105
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About Diane Rodríguez
Diane Rodríguez is an associate professor at Fordham University, Graduate School of Education. Angela Carrasquillo is professor emerita at Fordham University and an educational consultant and programme evaluator. Kyung Soon Lee is an adjunct professor at Touro College, School of Education.
Reviews for The Bilingual Advantage: Promoting Academic Development, Biliteracy, and Native Language in the Classroom
“At last, a book that focuses on the development of students’ bilingualism from the point of view of their home languages and not simply English! Rodríguez, Carrasquillo, and Lee lead teachers in uncovering the treasure of the home language in bilingual learning.” - Ofelia García, professor, The Graduate Center, City University of New York “I highly recommend The Bilingual ... Read more