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Beyond Language Learning Instruction: Transformative Supports for Emergent Bilinguals and Educators
(2020)
  • Alina Slapac, University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • Sarah A. Coppersmith, University of Missouri–St. Louis
Abstract
Educators all over the world are being challenged to provide effective instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse learners and immigrant communities while valuing and celebrating students’ cultural backgrounds. This task requires training, professional development, cultural sensitivity, and responsibility to promote positive outcomes.
Beyond Language Learning Instruction: Transformative Supports for Emergent Bilinguals and Educators is a critical research publication that bridges linguistics theory and practice and comprehensively addresses all fundamentals of linguistics through the English language learning lens. Featuring topics such as curriculum design, immigrant students, and professional development, this book is essential for educators, academicians, administrators, curriculum designers, instructional designers, researchers, policymakers, and students.
Keywords
  • Assessment,
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching,
  • Curriculum Design,
  • English Learners,
  • Immigrant Students,
  • Intercultural Competence,
  • Leadership,
  • Linguistics,
  • Pedagogy,
  • Professional Development,
  • Refugees,
  • Teacher Education
Disciplines
Publication Date
2020
Publisher
IGI Global Disseminator of Knowledge
ISBN
9781799819622
DOI
10.4018/978-1-7998-1962-2
Citation Information
Alina Slapac and Sarah A. Coppersmith. Beyond Language Learning Instruction: Transformative Supports for Emergent Bilinguals and Educators. Hershey(2020)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sarah-coppersmith/6/