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Bilingualism in Developmentby Ellen Bialystok
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 30.00Describes research on the intellectual development of bilingual children in preschool. Covers how they learn language, literacy skills, and how they develop problem-solving ability. It is unique in covering a wide range of research on children's development and interprets it within an analysis of how bilingualism affects that development. more...
Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners by Jane Hill; Kathleen Flynn
ASCD 2006; US$ 26.95As more and more English language learners (ELLs) are included in mainstream classrooms, what can we do to ensure that they understand academic content and develop their English language skills? To answer this question, authors Jane Hill and Kathleen Flynn have examined decades of research, interviewed mainstream teachers with ELLs in their classrooms, and reviewed the classroom recommendations from Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock?s seminal Classroom Instruction That Works (2001) through an ELL lens. more...
Two Way Aboriginal Schoolingby Stephen Harris
Aboriginal Studies Press 1990; US$ 17.50Since the late 1970s, many Aboriginal communities have been moving towards control of their children?s education. Different models of bicultural or ?two way? schooling are emerging, in which Aboriginal language and culture are taught as legitimate ends in themselves, not merely as a means to more effective learning of English. Stephen Harris explores the theoretical concept of bicultural schooling and its practical implication sin the classroom. more...
Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speakingby I.S.P. Nation; Jonathan Newton
Taylor & Francis 2008; US$ 33.95Using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning, this highly practical guide provides a wealth of suggestions for helping learners at all levels of proficiency develop their listening and speaking skills and fluency. By following these suggestions, which are organized around four strands meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development ESL and EFL teachers will be able to design and present a balanced program for their students. more...
Bilingualism in the Primary Schoolby Richard Mills; Jean Mills
Routledge 1993; US$ 53.95Richly based on case study material, this book helps primary teachers to understand the experience of bilingual children and shows it as a benefit rather than a hindrance in the classroom. more...
Growing Up with Two Languagesby Una Cunningham-Andersson; Staffan Andersson
Routledge 1999; US$ 24.95Growing up with Two Languages is aimed at the many parents and professionals who feel uncertain about the best ways to help children who are in contact with more than one language and culture to gain maximum benefit from the situation. more...
Teaching Multicultured Studentsby Alex Moore
RoutledgeFalmer 1999; US$ 52.95Includes suggestions for making classrooms and teaching practice more effective for bilingual and bidialectical pupils. Case studies are used to give students and teachers a voice. more...
Bilingualism Readerby Li Wei
Routledge 2000; US$ 41.95The Bilingualism Reader is a major new text for students which will be the definitive introductory guide to bilingualism. Study questions, activities and a glossary are included in this title suitable for undergraduates upwards. more...
Becoming A Translatorby Douglas Robinson
Routledge 1997; US$ 31.95This innovative book integrates translation theory and the practical skills required by the working translator. more...
APL and the Bilingual Learnerby Meena Wood
Routledge 1994; US$ 55.95This useful book focuses on practical ways of solving the problems non-native speakers face when it comes to further education, using case studies and examples throughout. more...