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Language, Power and Pedagogy: Bilingual Children in the Crossfire
Jim Cummins
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Paperback. This volume reviews the research and theory relating to instruction and assessment of bilingual pupils. It focuses not only on issues of language learning and teaching but also the ways in which power relations in the wider society affect patterns of teacher-pupil interaction in the classroom. Series: Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Num Pages: 320 pages, references. BIC Classification: CFDM; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 188 x 18. Weight in Grams: 616.
Population mobility is at an all-time high in human history. One result of this unprecedented movement of peoples around the world is that in many school systems monolingual and monocultural students are the exception rather than the rule, particularly in urban areas. This shift in demographic realities entails enormous challenges for educators and policy-makers. What do teachers need to know in order to teach effectively in linguistically and culturally diverse contexts? How long does it take second language learners to acquire proficiency in the language of school instruction? What are the differences between attaining conversational fluency in everyday contexts and ... Read more
Population mobility is at an all-time high in human history. One result of this unprecedented movement of peoples around the world is that in many school systems monolingual and monocultural students are the exception rather than the rule, particularly in urban areas. This shift in demographic realities entails enormous challenges for educators and policy-makers. What do teachers need to know in order to teach effectively in linguistically and culturally diverse contexts? How long does it take second language learners to acquire proficiency in the language of school instruction? What are the differences between attaining conversational fluency in everyday contexts and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Series
Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
Condition
New
Weight
627g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853594731
SKU
V9781853594731
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About Jim Cummins
Jim Cummins teaches at the University of Toronto, Canada. His research has focused on the nature of language proficiency and second language acquisition with particular emphasis on the social and educational barriers that limit academic success for culturally diverse students.
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