Inclusive Literacy Teaching Differentiating Approaches in Multilingual Elementa

Teachers' College Press

Inclusive Literacy TeachingDifferentiating Approaches in Multilingual Elementary Classrooms\nAuthor(s): Lori A. Helman, Carrie Rogers, Amy Frederick, Maggie Struck\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Teachers' College Press, United States\nImprint: Teachers' College Press\nISBN-13: 9780807757864, 978-0807757864\nSynopsis\nResponding to the need to prepare elementary teachers for the increasinglinguistic diversity in schools, this book presents key foundational principles in language and literacy development for linguistically diverse students. Readers see these ideas enacted through the journeys of real students as they progress from 1st through 6th grade. What emerges is both a big picture and an up close and personal look at the successes, obstacles, and developmental nuances for students learning to read and write in a new language in inclusive classrooms. Throughout, the authors provide crucial guidance to educators that will support them in taking conscious steps toward creating educ.