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Jill Tussey, Editor; Leslie Haas, Editor – IGI Global, 2025
Supporting cultural and linguistic differences through literacy education fosters inclusive, diverse learning environments where students thrive. By recognizing and valuing students' unique cultural backgrounds and languages, literacy education can be tailored to bridge gaps and promote comprehension, communication, and critical thinking.…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Literacy Education, Outcomes of Education, Inclusion
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Sox, Amanda K. – Theory Into Practice, 2009
Recent immigration to the southern United States has created challenges for educators. This article synthesizes current works about the education of immigrants and English language learners (ELLs) in the South, and teacher preparation for working with ELLs. Reviewed studies revealed that immigrant and ELL students often are unwelcome and unwanted…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Immigration, Immigrants, English (Second Language)
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Leung, Constance – Language and Education, 2001
Traces developments of English as an additional language in state-sector schools in England. Argues that the current conceptualization of EAL is linked to a particular view of the social integration of a linguistically and ethnically diverse society. Suggests that current thinking has led to questionable perceptions and practices associated with…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
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Putney, LeAnn G.; Wink, Joan – TESOL Journal, 1998
Presents vignettes from grade five, seven, and eight bilingual classrooms with a linguistically and culturally diverse student population, focusing on specific ways that teachers can aid students in constructing meaning in English, promote two-way communication between teacher and student and among students, foster social integration and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques