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Bale, Jeff; Rajendram, Shakina; Brubacher, Katie; Owoo, Mama Adobea Nii; Burton, Jennifer; Wong, Wales; Zhang, Yiran; Larson, Elizabeth Jean; Gagné, Antoinette; Kerekes, Julie – Multilingual Matters, 2023
This book details a three-year, multi-stranded study of teacher education programs that prepare future teachers to work with multilingual learners. The book examines how racism and linguicism collaborate to shape the conditions under which teacher candidates learn how to teach. The analysis traces dynamic shifts in thinking and practice as…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Racism, Language Attitudes, Preservice Teachers
Enever, Janet, Ed.; Lindgren, Eva, Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2017
This is the first collection of research studies to explore the potential for mixed methods to shed light on foreign or second language learning by young learners in instructed contexts. It brings together recent studies undertaken in Cameroon, China, Croatia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), French
Paradis, Johanne; Genesee, Fred; Crago, Martha B. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2011
As more and more dual language learners enter the school system, now is the ideal time for this second edition of the bestselling textbook--essential for preparing speech language pathologists (SLPs) and educators to work with young children who are bilingual or learning a second language. This comprehensive, student-friendly text takes the…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Disadvantaged Youth, Second Language Learning, Adoption
Shatz, Marilyn, Ed.; Wilkinson, Louise C., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2010
This comprehensive volume describes evidence-based strategies for supporting English language learners (ELLs) by promoting meaningful communication and language use across the curriculum. Leading experts explain how and why learning is different for ELLs and pinpoint specific best practices for the classroom, illustrated with vivid examples.…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Student Characteristics, Language Acquisition
Pawlak, Miroslaw; Waniek-Klimczak, Ewa; Majer, Jan – Multilingual Matters, 2011
Developing the ability to speak in a foreign language is an arduous task. This is because it involves the mastery of different language subsystems, simultaneous focus on comprehension and production, and the impact of a range of social factors. This challenge is further compounded in situations in which learners have limited access to the target…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Second Languages, Testing, Language Tests
Saunders, George – 1982
Concerns that parents might have about raising their children bilingually are addressed, and a case study of an Australian family pursuing this course over an 8-year period is presented. In addition, relevant research into bilingualism is cited. Bilingualism means having command of two languages, and bilinguals can range from the rare equilingual…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Case Studies, Child Language
Putz, Martin, Ed. – 1997
The collection of essays on language contact and language conflict includes: "Language Choices: Contact and Conflict?" (Martin Putz); "Language Ecology: Contact Without Conflict" (Peter Muhlhausler); "Towards a Dynamic View of Multilingualism" (Ulrike Jessner); "A Matter of Choice" (Florian Coulmas); The…
Descriptors: Arabic, Child Language, Code Switching (Language), Creoles