Linguistic Diversity And Teaching

by Commins; Nancy L.

• ISBN13: 9780805827361
• ISBN10: 0805827366
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-17
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This is the fourth volume in" Reflective Teaching and the Social Conditions of Schooling: A Series for Prospective and Practicing Teachers," edited by Daniel P. Liston and Kenneth M. Zeichner. It follows the same format as previous volumes in the se

Table of Contents

Series Preface	vii
Preface	xiii
Case Studies and Reactions	1	(102)
Introduction to Case 1	1	(1)
Case 1: ``The Cycle: Frank and Vu''	2	(6)
Reader Reactions to Frank's Situation	8	(1)
Reactions to ``The Cycle: Frank and Vu''	9	(14)
Reader Reactions to ``The Cycle: Frank and Vu''	23	(1)
Summary and Additional Questions	24	(2)
Introduction to Case 2	26	(1)
Case 2: ``Marisa's Prospects''	26	(7)
Reader Reactions to Marisa and Jane's Situation	33	(1)
Reactions to ``Marisa's Prospects''	34	(17)
Reader Reactions to ``Marisa's Prospects''	51	(1)
Summary and Additional Questions	52	(2)
Introduction to Case 3	54	(1)
Case 3: ``Friendship, Professionalism, and Programs''	54	(6)
Reader Reactions to Laura and Juana's Situation	60	(1)
Reactions to ``Friendship, Professionalism, and Programs''	61	(17)
Reader Reactions to ``Friendship, Professionalism, and Programs''	78	(1)
Summary and Additional Questions	79	(2)
Introduction to Case 4	81	(1)
Case 4: ``What Is Equal Treatment?''	81	(5)
Reader Reactions to Andrew's Situation	86	(1)
Reactions to ``What Is Equal Treatment?''	87	(14)
Reader Reactions to ``What Is Equal Treatment?''	101	(1)
Summary and Additional Questions	102	(1)
Public Arguments	103	(34)
English Is the Glue That Holds Our Nation Together	106	(7)
Bilingual Education Is a Must	113	(9)
A Pragmatic Approach	122	(15)
Final Arguments and Some Suggestions and Resources for Further Reflection	137	(34)
Our Perspective	138	(2)
Things Every Teacher Can Do	140	(24)
Summary and Final Comments	164	(2)
Exercises for Further Reflection	166	(2)
Conclusion	168	(3)
Glossary	171	(4)
References	175	(8)
Author Index	183	(2)
Subject Index	185