Foundations of Dual Language Instruction, The, MyLabSchool Edition
Author | : Judith Lessow-Hurley |
Publisher | : Allyn & Bacon |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2004-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 0205464688 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780205464685 |
Rating | : 4/5 (685 Downloads) |
Download or read book Foundations of Dual Language Instruction, The, MyLabSchool Edition written by Judith Lessow-Hurley and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Foundations of Dual Language Instruction is a practical text that examines the basic social, political, historical, and educational foundations of education for second language learners. This outstanding text is simply written and accessible to beginners. The author takes an objective look at dual language instruction and examines its different parts in a scholarly fashion. Then she places this important topic in a social environment and develops an understanding of the politics of dual language instruction and the controversy it inspires. Providing basic definitions and theoretical frameworks for thinking about bilingual education, the Fourth Edition continues to explore the political dimensions of language and clearly demonstrates how language works in the classroom. This text is perfect for Bilingual Methods and Multicultural Education courses both at the graduate and undergraduate levels.