Bilingual Education in the 21st Century examines languages and
bilingualism as individual and societal phenomena, presents program
types, variables, and policies in bilingual education, and concludes
by looking at practices, especially pedagogies and assessments. This
thought-provoking work is an ideal textbook for future teachers as
well as providing a fresh view of the subject for school
administrators and policy makers. Provides an overview of bilingual
education theories and practices throughout the world Extends
traditional conceptions of bilingualism and bilingual education to
include global and local concerns in the 21st century Questions
assumptions regarding language, bilingualism and bilingual education,
and proposes a new theoretical framework and alternative views of
teaching and assessment practices Reviews international bilingual
education policies, with separate chapters dedicated to US and EU
language policy in education Gives reasons why bilingual education is
good for all children throughout the world, and presents cases of how
this is being carried out
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A Global Perspective
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781444359787
Publisert
2014
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Wiley Professional, Reference & Trade
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Antall sider
496
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