Focusing on the assessment of multilingual learners, this comprehensive introduction offers foundational insights for educators. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating students who use multiple languages in their daily lives, particularly within school settings. The second edition enhances its coverage of multilingual assessment, providing updated strategies and frameworks to better support the diverse needs of these learners.
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the topic of assessing students who use two or more languages in their daily life. The book provides foundational information for assessing multilingual learners (ML) in schools, with an emphasis on school language and content. This 2nd edition has a greater focus on multilingual assessment.
A story about modern technology which discourages children to go outside and play! Steve is a boy who spends all of his time inside on his tablet. He can't seem to use his imagination and is mean to his brother and sister when they use theirs. But then a new boy moves in next door and inspires Steve to go outside and play. Will Steve have fun and find a new friend?
Focusing on feminist mental health activism in England from 1968 to 1995, this book delves into the evolution of feminist perspectives on psychoanalysis, initially rejecting Freud's ideas before integrating them into political frameworks. It highlights the emergence of feminist therapy and traces the significant impact of feminist movements on national mental health charities, offering a comprehensive analysis of the intersection between feminism and mental health during this transformative period.
This textbook is a thorough introduction to the assessment of English Language Learners or Emergent Bilinguals in K-12 schools. The author presents a decision-making framework called PUMI (Purpose, Use, Method, Instrument) that teachers can use to inform assessment decisions for bilingual children. The book is an invaluable resource for teachers.