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Myths and realities : best practices for English language learners / Katharine Davies Samway, Denise McKeon.

Samway, Katharine Davies. (Author). McKeon, Denise. (Added Author).
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http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip074/2006036333.html - Table of contents only

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  • 1 copy at The Center Library.

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  • ISBN: 9780325009896 (alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 0325009899 (alk. paper)
  • Physical Description: xiv, 208 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
  • Edition: 2nd ed.
  • Publisher: Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, c2007.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-201) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Demographic myths -- Enrollment myths -- Native language (L1) instruction myths -- Myths about acquiring a second language (L2) -- Literacy myths -- Placement myths -- Assessment myths -- Programming myths -- Staffing/staff development myths -- Involving parents and the community.
Summary, etc.: This second edition updates the myths the authors challenged in the first book as well as addressing new ones that have arisen since, and discuss how teachers of ELLs can ensure that their students will fare well in the era of No Child Left Behind.--[book cover]

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