Multicultural and multilingual literacy and language : contexts and practices

Author(s)

• Boyd, Fenice B.
• Brock, Cynthia H.
• Rozendal, Mary S.
• Delpit, Lisa

Bibliographic Information

Multicultural and multilingual literacy and language : contexts and practices

edited by Fenice B. Boyd and Cynthia H. Brock with Mary S. Rozendal ; foreword by Lisa Delpit

（Solving problems in the teaching of literacy / Cathy Collins Block, series editor）

Guilford Press, c2004

• : hardcover
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Within a clear conceptual framework, this book explores ways that teachers, reading specialists, administrators, and teacher educators can provide more effective literacy instruction to K-9 students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Cutting-edge theory and research is interwoven with detailed case studies that bring to life the complexities of teaching in today's multicultural and multilingual classroom. Topics covered include: *How and why culture matters in literacy instruction *Drawing on students' multiple literacies in the classroom *Motivating and engaging English-language learners *Steps that teachers can take to heighten their cultural awareness and skills *Tapping into family and community resources for literacy learning

Table of Contents

I. Basic Map and Tools for Finding Mental Health Information Online 1. Why and How to Look Online 2. Knowing Where to Look Online II. Getting Answers to Your Professional Questions 3. Finding Disorders, Subspecialities, Clinical, and Treatment Information Online 4. Locating Employment Opportunities through the Web 5. Online Education and Continuing Education Resources 6. Networking with Other Professionals Online 7. Researching Online: References and Databases 8. Professional Associations, Issues, and Ethics Online 9. Book Publishers, Bookstores, and Journals Online 10. Finding and Downloading Software Online 11. Online Therapy (E-Therapy) and Behavior III. Patient Education Resources 12. General Consumer-Oriented Resources on the Web 13. Online Consumer Discussion and Support Groups IV. Appendices A. Glossary of Terms B. Further Reading C. How to Get Online D. Creating Your Own Web ResourceI. Basic Map and Tools for Finding MI. Basic Map and Tools for Finding Mental Health Information Online 1. Why and How to Look Online 2. Knowing Where to Look Online II. Getting Answers to Your Professional Questions 3. Finding Disorders, Subspecialities, Clinical, and Treatment Information Online 4. Locating Employment Opportunities through the Web 5. Online Education and Continuing Education Resources 6. Networking with Other Professionals Online 7. Researching Online: References and Databases 8. Professional Associations, Issues, and Ethics Online 9. Book Publishers, Bookstores, and Journals Online 10. Finding and Downloading Software Online 11. Online Therapy (E-Therapy) and Behavior III. Patient Education Resources 12. General Consumer-Oriented Resources on the Web 13. Online Consumer Discussion and Support Groups IV. Appendices A. Glossary of Terms B. Further Reading C. How to Get Online D. Creating Your Own Web Resourceental Health Information Online 1. Why and How to Look Online 2. Knowing Where to Look Online II. Getting Answers to Your Professional Questions 3. Finding Disorders, Subspecialities, Clinical, and Treatment Information Online 4. Locating Employment Opportunities through the Web 5. Online Education and Continuing Education Resources 6. Networking with Other Professionals Online 7. Researching Online: References and Databases 8. Professional Associations, Issues, and Ethics Online 9. Book Publishers, Bookstores, and Journals Online 10. Finding and Downloading Software Online 11. Online Therapy (E-Therapy) and Behavior III. Patient Education Resources 12. General Consumer-Oriented Resources on the Web 13. Online Consumer Discussion and Support Groups IV. Appendices A. Glossary of Terms B. Further Reading C. How to Get Online I. Basic Map and Tools for Finding Mental Health Information Online 1. Why and How to Look Online 2. Knowing Where to Look Online II. Getting Answers to Your Professional Questions 3. Finding Disorders, Subspecialities, Clinical, and Treatment Information Online 4. Locating Employment Opportunities through the Web 5. Online Education and Continuing Education Resources 6. Networking with Other Professionals Online 7. Researching Online: References and Databases 8. Professional Associations, Issues, and Ethics Online 9. Book Publishers, Bookstores, and Journals Online 10. Finding and Downloading Software Online 11. Online Therapy (E-Therapy) and Behavior III. Patient Education Resources 12. General Consumer-Oriented Resources on the Web 13. Online Consumer Discussion and Support Groups IV. Appendices A. Glossary of Terms B. Further Reading C. How to Get Online D. Creating Your Own Web ResourceD. Creating Your Own Web Resource

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Details

• NCID: BA67873394
• ISBN:
  • 1572309628
  • 157230961X
• LCCN: 2003015737
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xiv, 338 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LC151
  • DC22 : 370.117
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Literacy -- Social aspects -- United States
  • LCSH : Language arts -- Social aspects -- United States
  • LCSH : Sociolinguistics -- United States
  • LCSH : Multicultural education -- United States
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA49683433