Affirming students' right to their own language [ bridging language policies and pedagogical practices

Chronicling the interplay between legislated/litigated education policies and language and literacy teaching in diverse classrooms, this book presents research-based practices that maximize students' learning by utilizing their home-based cultural, language, and literacy practices to help them...

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Main Authors: Katz, Laurie (Author), Scott, Jerrie Cobb (Author), Straker, Dolores Y. [ (Dolores Yvonne] , 1947-2008 (Author)
Corporate Author: National Council of Teachers of English
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge;Urbana, Ill : National Council of Teachers of English , c2009
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Online Access:NetLibrary
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Summary:Chronicling the interplay between legislated/litigated education policies and language and literacy teaching in diverse classrooms, this book presents research-based practices that maximize students' learning by utilizing their home-based cultural, language, and literacy practices to help them meet school expectations.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiii, 418 p.) : ill
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:0805863486 (hbk : alk. paper)
0805863494 (pbk : alk. paper)
1410618137 (ebk)
9780203866986
9780805863482 (hbk : alk. paper)
9780805863499 (pbk : alk. paper)
9781410618139 (ebk)