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Bilingual Education: An Introductory Reader
Ofelia Garcia
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Description for Bilingual Education: An Introductory Reader
Paperback. Contains a comprehensive selection of articles on bilingual education in the USA and the rest of the world. This book is suitable for instructors and students, with questions and activities based on each of the 19 readings for students to engage in active learning. Editor(s): Garcia, Ofelia; Baker, Colin. Series: Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDM; JN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 180 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
The book is designed as a comprehensive introduction to bilingual education for instructors, researchers and students and a companion to Foundations of Bilingual Educationa nd Bilingualism . It will fulfil the needs of teacher education and the preparation and professional development of bilingual teachers. Bilingual education at classroom, school and community levels are explored from a contemporary and international perspective. The readings are divided into four sections: Section 1: Varieties of Bilingual Education Section 2: History, Policy and ... Read more
The book is designed as a comprehensive introduction to bilingual education for instructors, researchers and students and a companion to Foundations of Bilingual Educationa nd Bilingualism . It will fulfil the needs of teacher education and the preparation and professional development of bilingual teachers. Bilingual education at classroom, school and community levels are explored from a contemporary and international perspective. The readings are divided into four sections: Section 1: Varieties of Bilingual Education Section 2: History, Policy and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
Condition
New
Weight
635g
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853599071
SKU
V9781853599071
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Ofelia Garcia
Dr Ofelia Garcia is professor at Teachers College, Columbia University where she is presently coordinator of the Bilingual/Bicultural Education Program in the Department of International and Transcultural Studies and co-director of the Center for Multiple Languages and Literacies. Her publications, in the areas of bilingual education and sociology of language, include Policy and Practice in Bilingual Education. Extending the Foundations, ... Read more
Reviews for Bilingual Education: An Introductory Reader
Bilingual Education: An Introductory Reader is a welcome addition to the literature, not only for students and administrators, wishing to get an overall view of the field, but also for instructors looking for stimulating (well-founded) course material and for researchers in need of authoritative sources. Readers are offered a carefully designed guided tour through the intricacies of bilingual education, ... Read more