Literacy and bilingualism

By Margaret M. Harrington, Mar¡a Estela Brisk, Maria Brisk

Subjects: Education, Bilingual, Literacy, English language, study and teaching, foreign speakers, Alfabetisme, Teaching of ethnic minorities, Bilingualism & multilingualism, Language Arts & Disciplines, Bilingual Education, Second language acquisition, Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading, Education / Bilingual Education, Language Arts & Disciplines / Literacy, Allophones, English as a Second Language, Alphabétisation, Education, bilingual, Language, Study and teaching, English language, Foreign speakers, Bilingualism, Acquisition, Aims & Objectives, Education / Teaching, EDUCATION, Onderwijs, Enfants bilingues, Anglais (Langue), Étude et enseignement, Langue seconde, Tweetaligheid

Description: 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