Teaching and learning in multicultural schools : an integrated approach / Elizabeth Coelho.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coelho, Elizabeth.

Series:

Bilingual education and bilingualism ; 13.

Bilingual education and bilingualism ; 13

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Minorities--Education--Canada.

Minorities.

Multicultural education--Canada.

Multicultural education.

Teaching.

Inclusive education.

Minorities--Education.

Canada.

Inclusive education--Canada.

Teaching--Canada.

Physical Description:

xiv, 287 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

Clevedon, [England] ; Philadelphia : Multilingual Matters, [1998]

Summary:

This book outlines relevant theoretical background and provides detailed advice and suggestions for educators in schools serving culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Some of the chapters focus on the needs of students from immigrant communities, especially those who are learning the language of instruction, while others include historical 'minority groups' as well.

Contents:

1 Melting Pots and Other Metaphors 1

Sources of Diversity 2

Attitudes Towards Immigration 15

Managing Cultural Diversity 18

2 The Immigrant Experience 25

The New Arrival: Stages of Acculturation 25

Factors in Adjustment and Acculturation 31

The Refugee Experience 43

Strengths of Immigrant Learners and Families 49

3 Getting Started in the Multicultural School 54

Reception and Orientation 54

Initial Assessment and Placement 61

Support for Second Language Acquisition 81

Checklist: Getting Started in the Multicultural School 90

4 An Inclusive School Environment 94

An Inclusive Physical and Social Environment 95

Support Services 104

Parental Involvement 119

Checklist: An Inclusive School Environment 129

5 An Inclusive Classroom Community 134

Building an Inclusive Classroom Community 134

Checklist: An Inclusive Classroom Community 155

6 An Inclusive Approach to Instruction 158

Teaching and Learning Styles in the Multicultural Classrooms 158

Communicating High Expectations 182

Grouping Practices 185

Checklist: An Inclusive Approach to Instruction 189

7 An Antiracist Approach to Education 195

Who Needs Antiracist Education? 196

Student Outcomes of Antiracist Education 200

Approaches to Antiracist Education 200

8 An Inclusive Curriculum 208

Curriculum Content 209

Cultural Values 234

Background Knowledge and Experience 236

Learning Resources 242

Checklist: An Inclusive Multicultural Environment 246

9 Assessment in Multicultural Schools 251

Assessment Reform in Multicultural Schools 252

Curriculum-related Assessment: Academic Knowledge and Skills 256

Assessment of Language and Literacy Development 263

Large Scale Assessment 266

Checklist: Assessment in the Multicultural School 268.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-283) and index.

ISBN:

1853593842

1853593834

OCLC:

38073315