" Grounded in state-of-the-art research, this book explores how English language learners develop both the oral language and literacy skills necessary for school success. Chapters examine the cognitive bases of English acquisition, and how the process is different for children from alphabetic (such as Spanish) and nonalphabetic (such as Chinese) language backgrounds. The book addresses a key challenge facing educators and clinicians: ide ..."
Educating the Other America(1st Edition) Top Experts Tackle Poverty, Literacy, and Achievement in Our Schools by Susan B. Neuman Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2008 by Brookes Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-55766-906-3, ISBN: 1-55766-906-6