Bilinguality and Literacy: Principles and Practice

Bilinguality and Literacy: Principles and Practice

by Colin Baker (Foreword), Manjula Datta (Author)

Synopsis

A discussion of developing literacy in bilingual pupils aged four to 11. It begins with a general exploration of the issues involved and then introduces theory and concepts. It includes case studies on oral work; using poems, songs and rhymes; discussing books; involving parents; developing literacy in maths, science and humanities; ICT; and whole-school approaches.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 244
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Published: 22 Mar 2001

ISBN 10: 0826448402
ISBN 13: 9780826448408

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A useful reference for schools and teachers who deal with bilingual students. Language Awareness
Author Bio
Manjula Datta is Senior Lecturer in Bilingualism and Language Education at London Metropolitan University, UK, and is the co-author of A World of Languages: Developing Children's Love of Languages, CILT: 2004. She was an active member of the ESOL and TESOL Review Board at Trinity College, London, UK, for five years.