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Literacy and bilingualism : a handbook for all teachers / by María Estela Brisk and Margaret M. Harrington.

Brisk, María Estela, 1940- (Author). Harrington, Margaret M. (Added Author).
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  • 2 copies at The Center Library.

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  • ISBN: 0805855068
  • ISBN: 9780805855067
  • Physical Description: xv, 272 pages ; 23 cm
  • Edition: 2nd ed.
  • Publisher: Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, ©2007.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-253) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note: Literacy and bilingualism -- Working effectively with bilingual students -- Approaches with focus on writing -- Approaches with focus on reading -- Approaches with focus on oral discourse -- Approaches with focus on language -- Approaches with focus on teaching literacy in the content areas -- Individualized and small group instruction -- Learning form students' performance.
Summary, etc.: 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, assess students' development, and learn through reflection.

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