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Language Minority Students in the Mainstream Classroom

Language Minority Students in the Mainstream Classroom

Dr. Angela L Carrasquillo | Dr. Vivian Rodriguez

(2002)

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Abstract

This is the second edition of an easily readable text that provides first-hand information on culturally and linguistically diverse students as well as instructional strategies in the content areas of reading, writing, science, social studies and maths, using simple and direct language. It provides theory and practical strategies to make content of lessons relevant and understandable to students. This new edition includes updated information on current educational programs and local and national standards for English language learners in United States. The book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, under- and postgraduate students interested in the teaching of ethnic minorities.


Angela L. Carrasquillo is a professor of TESOL and Bilingual Education at Fordham University Graduate School of Education. She is nationally known in the area of second language and bilingual education and has published extensively on these areas. Her books include Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Garland, 1994) and Parents and School (with L. London, Garland, 1993).

Vivian Rodriguez is a high school assistant principal in charge of curriculum and instruction in Elizabeth Public School in New Jersey. She completed her doctorate in Language Literacy and Learning at Fordham University and she has extensive experience with the instruction of language minority students.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Contents v
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
Chapter 1 Language Learning in Immersion Programs 1
Chapter 2 How and Where the Research Was Done 20
Chapter 3 Learners’ Responses to the Learning Context 34
Chapter 4 Language Learning Experiences 74
Chapter 5 Reading and Writing 102
Chapter 6 Language Learning Processes and Strategies 119
Chapter 7 Discussion and Conclusions 144
Appendix A: Transcription Conventions 151
Appendix B: Translation of Classroom Activity Sheet 151
References 152
Index 161