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Assessing Academic Literacy in a Multilingual Society

Author : Albert Weideman
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1788926226
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (889 download)

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Download or read book Assessing Academic Literacy in a Multilingual Society written by Albert Weideman and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South African universities face major challenges in meeting the needs of their students in the area of academic language and literacy. The dominant medium of instruction in the universities is English and, to a much lesser extent, Afrikaans, but only a minority of the national population are native speakers of these languages. Nine other languages can be media of instruction in schools, which makes the transition to tertiary education difficult enough in itself for students from these schools. The focus of this book is on procedures for assessing the academic language and literacy levels and needs of students, not in order to exclude students from higher education but rather to identify those who would benefit from further development of their ability in order to undertake their degree studies successfully. The volume also aims to bring the innovative solutions designed by South African educators to a wider international audience.

Academic Literacy

Author : Albert Weideman
Publisher : Van Schaik Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780627026904
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (269 download)

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Book Synopsis Academic Literacy by : Albert Weideman

Download or read book Academic Literacy written by Albert Weideman and published by Van Schaik Publishers. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academic literacy - prepare to learn is different from traditional courses in that it is task-based: it requires of language learners who are developing their academic literacy to do authentic academic tasks and to solve real academic problems.

Assessing Language and Literacy with Bilingual Students

Author : Lori Helman
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462540880
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (625 download)

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Book Synopsis Assessing Language and Literacy with Bilingual Students by : Lori Helman

Download or read book Assessing Language and Literacy with Bilingual Students written by Lori Helman and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From expert authors, this book guides educators to conduct assessments that inform daily instruction and identify the assets that emergent bilinguals bring to the classroom. Effective practices are reviewed for screening, assessment, and progress monitoring in the areas of oral language, beginning reading skills, vocabulary and comprehension in the content areas, and writing. The book also addresses how to establish schoolwide systems of support that incorporate family and community engagement. Packed with practical ideas and vignettes, the book focuses on grades K–6, but also will be useful to middle and high school teachers. Appendices include reproducible forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Thirty Years of Literacies Testing at the University of Cape Town

Author : Alan Cliff
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031586794
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (315 download)

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Book Synopsis Thirty Years of Literacies Testing at the University of Cape Town by : Alan Cliff

Download or read book Thirty Years of Literacies Testing at the University of Cape Town written by Alan Cliff and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ethics and Context in Second Language Testing

Author : M. Rafael Salaberry
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000994392
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Ethics and Context in Second Language Testing written by M. Rafael Salaberry and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-11-24 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative, timely text introduces the theory and research of critical approaches to language assessment, foregrounding ethical and socially contextualized concerns in language testing and language test validation in today’s globalized world. The editors bring together diverse perspectives, qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and empirical work on this subject that speak to concerns about social justice and equity in language education, from languages and contexts around the world – offering an overview of key concepts and theoretical issues and field-advancing suggestions for research projects. This book offers a fresh perspective on language testing that will be an invaluable resource for advanced students and researchers of applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, language policy, education, and related fields – as well as language program administrators.

Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages

Author : Margo Gottlieb
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1544394500
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)

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Book Synopsis Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages by : Margo Gottlieb

Download or read book Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages written by Margo Gottlieb and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2021-01-02 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if multilingual learners had the freedom to interact in more than one language with their peers during classroom assessment? What if multilingual learners and their teachers in dual language settings had opportunities to use assessment data in multiple languages to make decisions? Just imagine the rich linguistic, academic, and cultural reservoirs we could tap as we determine what our multilingual learners know and can do. Thankfully, Margo Gottlieb is here to provide concrete and actionable guidance on how to create assessment systems that enable understanding of the whole student, not just that fraction of the student who is only visible as an English learner. With Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages as your guide, you’ll: Better understand the rationale for and evidence on the value and advantages of classroom assessment in multiple languages Add to your toolkit of classroom assessment practices in one or multiple languages Be more precise and effective in your assessment of multilingual learners by embedding assessment as, for, and of learning into your instructional repertoire Recognize how social-emotional, content, and language learning are all tied to classroom assessment Guide multilingual learners in having voice and choice in the assessment process Despite the urgent need, assessment for multilingual learners is generally tucked into a remote chapter, if touched upon at all in a book; the number of resources narrows even more when multiple languages are brought into play. Here at last is that single resource on how educators and multilingual learners can mutually value languages and cultures in instruction and assessment throughout the school day and over time. We encourage you to get started right away. “Margo Gottlieb has demonstrated why the field, particularly the field as it involves the teaching of multilingual learners, needs another assessment book, particularly a book like this. . . . Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages quite likely could serve as a catalyst toward the beginning of an enlightened discourse around assessment that will benefit multilingual learners.” ~Kathy Escamilla

Multilingual Literacy

Author : Esther Odilia Breuer
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1800410700
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Multilingual Literacy written by Esther Odilia Breuer and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates multilingual literacy practices, explores the technology applied in different educational frameworks, the centrality of multilingual literacy in non-formal, informal and formal educational contexts, as well as its presence in everyday life. Thematically clustered in four parts, the chapters present an overview of theory related to multilingual literacy, address the methodological challenges of research in the area, describe and evaluate projects set up to foster multilingual literacy in a variety of educational contexts, analyze the literacy practices of multilinguals and their contribution to language and literacy acquisition. This volume aims to initiate a change in paradigms, shifting from structured and conservative problematizations to inclusive and diverse conceptualizations and practices. To that end, the book showcases explorations of different methodologies and needs in formal and non-formal educational systems; and it serves as a springboard for developing multivocal participatory spaces with opportunities for learning and identity-building for all multilinguals, across different settings, languages, ages and contexts.

Multilingual Learners and Academic Literacies

Author : Daniella Molle
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317540026
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Multilingual Learners and Academic Literacies written by Daniella Molle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shifting the discourse from a focus on academic language to the more dynamic but less researched construct of academic literacies, this volume addresses three key questions: • What constitutes academic literacy? • What does academic literacy development in adolescent multilingual students look like and how can this development be assessed? • What classroom contexts foster the development of academic literacies in multilingual adolescents? The contributing authors provide divergent definitions of academic literacies and use dissimilar theoretical and methodological approaches to study literacy development. Nevertheless, all chapters reflect a shared conceptual framework for examining academic literacies as situated, overlapping, meaning-making practices. This framework foregrounds students’ participation in valued disciplinary literacy practices. Emphasized in the new college and career readiness standards, the notion of disciplinary practices allows the contributing authors to bridge the language/content dichotomy, and take a more holistic as well as nuanced view of the demands that multilingual students face in general education classrooms. The volume also explores the implications of the emphasis on academic literacy practices for classroom instruction, research, and policy.

Working with Academic Literacies

Author : Theresa Lillis
Publisher : Parlor Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1602357633
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Working with Academic Literacies written by Theresa Lillis and published by Parlor Press LLC. This book was released on 2015-11-04 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors and contributors to this collection explore what it means to adopt an “academic literacies” approach in policy and pedagogy. Transformative practice is illustrated through case studies and critical commentaries from teacher-researchers working in a range of higher education contexts—from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, across disciplines, and spanning geopolitical regions including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cataluña, Finland, France, Ireland, Portugal, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Academic Literacy Development

Author : Laura-Mihaela Muresan
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030628779
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Academic Literacy Development written by Laura-Mihaela Muresan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited book brings together an international cast of contributors to examine how academic literacy is learned and mastered in different tertiary education settings around the world. Bringing to the fore the value of qualitative enquiry through ethnographic methods, the authors illustrate in-depth descriptions of genre knowledge and academic literacy development in first and second language writing. All of the data presented in the chapters are original, as well as innovative in the field in terms of content and scope, and thought-provoking regarding theoretical, methodological and educational approaches. The contributions are also representative of both novice and advanced academic writing experiences, providing further insights into different stages of academic literacy development throughout the career-span of a researcher. Set against the backdrop of internationalisation trends in Higher Education and the pressure on multilingual academics to publish their research outcomes in English, this volume will be of use to academics and practitioners interested in the fields of Languages for Academic Purposes, Applied Linguistics, Literacy Skills, Genre Analysis and Acquisition and Language Education.

Improving Literacy Through Home, School, and Community Partnerships

Author : Gatcho, Al Ryanne Gabonada
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (693 download)

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Download or read book Improving Literacy Through Home, School, and Community Partnerships written by Gatcho, Al Ryanne Gabonada and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The underappreciation of the pivotal roles played by home, school, and community in shaping the literacy journey of individuals. While the mantra "Literacy begins at home" resonates, it often remains a mere platitude rather than a transformative force. The synergy between these three pillars is essential, yet gaps persist, hindering the development of a truly literate society. As children tread the academic path, the home lays the foundation, and schools amplify these efforts. However, the holistic nature of learning, encompassing life experiences, demands a collaborative approach from families, educators, and communities. This is the crux of the problem – a disjointed system that impedes the seamless development of literacy across diverse backgrounds. Improving Literacy Through Home, School, and Community Partnerships is a groundbreaking book that unravels the complexities of this challenge and illuminates the transformative potential within collaborative efforts. By delving into the dynamic interplay between home, school, and community, the book offers a roadmap to bridge existing gaps and forge a path toward a more literate society. Early-career researchers will find this a valuable resource to identify and address these gaps, while families, educators, community leaders, and policymakers will gain invaluable perspectives to inform their practices, policies, and research initiatives.

Assessing Multilingual Children

Author : Sharon Armon-Lotem
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1783093145
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Assessing Multilingual Children written by Sharon Armon-Lotem and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second language learners often produce language forms resembling those of children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI). At present, professionals working in language assessment and education have only limited diagnostic instruments to distinguish language impaired migrant children from those who will eventually catch up with their monolingual peers. This book presents a comprehensive set of tools for assessing the linguistic abilities of bilingual children. It aims to disentangle effects of bilingualism from those of SLI, making use of both models of bilingualism and models of language impairment. The book’s methods-oriented focus will make it an essential handbook for practitioners who look for measures which could be adapted to a variety of languages in diverse communities, as well as academic researchers.

Academic Language in Diverse Classrooms: Mathematics, Grades K2

Author : Margo Gottlieb
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1452234817
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)

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Book Synopsis Academic Language in Diverse Classrooms: Mathematics, Grades K2 by : Margo Gottlieb

Download or read book Academic Language in Diverse Classrooms: Mathematics, Grades K2 written by Margo Gottlieb and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help your students unlock important mathematical concepts If youve ever watched a student struggle with learning math concepts, you know that academic English can sometimes create stumbling blocks to understanding. To grasp complicated concepts, build skills, and demonstrate achievement, students need to master academic language in math. But how do you teach academic language when youre so busy teaching math? With this guide, youll build a curricular framework that integrates language and cultural supports with math content during lesson planning, implementation, and reflection. Youll learn to Understand the role of language within the math principles of the Common Core Identify potential obstacles to understanding Incorporate academic language into standards-referenced unit targets and lesson objectives Collaborate with ELL specialists to help students access the curriculum Each grade-specific chapter models the types of interactions and learning experiences that help students master both math content and academic language. This essential book shows you why mastery of academic language is the key to students academic success.

Academic Biliteracies

Author : David M. Palfreyman
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1783097434
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Academic Biliteracies written by David M. Palfreyman and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research on academic literacy within higher education has focused almost exclusively on the development of academic literacy in English. This book is unique in showing how students use other languages when they engage with written academic content – whether in reading, discussing or writing – and how increasingly multilingual higher education campuses open up the possibility for students to exploit their multilingual repertoires in and around reading/writing for academic purposes. Chapters range from cases of informal student use of different written languages, to pedagogical, institutional and disciplinary strategies leveraging multilingual resources to develop biliteracy. They are ordered according to two dominant themes. The first includes accounts of diverse multilingual contexts where biliteracy practices emerge in response to the demands of academic reading and writing. The second theme focuses on more deliberate attempts to teach biliteracy or to teach in a way that supports biliteracy. The collection will be of interest to researchers, higher education practitioners and students of multilingual higher education and academic literacy.

Research Anthology on Bilingual and Multilingual Education

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1668436914
Total Pages : 1656 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (684 download)

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Download or read book Research Anthology on Bilingual and Multilingual Education written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-10-29 with total page 1656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the boost in global immigration and migration, as well as the emphasis on creating inclusive classrooms, research is turning to the challenges that teachers face with the increasing need for bilingual and multilingual education. The benefits of bilingual education are widespread, allowing students to develop important cognitive skills such as critical thinking and problem solving as well as opening further career opportunities later in life. However, very few resources are available for the successful practice and implementation of this education into the curriculum, with an even greater lack of appropriate cultural representation in the classroom. Thus, it is essential for educators to remain knowledgeable on the emerging strategies and procedures available for making bilingual and multilingual education successful. The Research Anthology on Bilingual and Multilingual Education is a comprehensive reference source on bilingual and multilingual education that offers the latest insights on education strategy and considerations on the language learners themselves. This research anthology features a diverse collection of authors, offering valuable global perspectives on multilingual education. Covering topics such as gamification, learning processes, and teaching models, this anthology serves as an essential resource for professors, teachers, pre-service teachers, faculty of K-12 and higher education, government officials, policymakers, researchers, and academicians with an interest in key strategy and understanding of bilingual and multilingual education.

Multilingual Literacies

Author : Marilyn Martin-Jones
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027298688
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Multilingual Literacies written by Marilyn Martin-Jones and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01-12 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The research in this unique collection lies at the interface between the fields of bilingualism and literacy. It deepens our understanding of the significance of reading and writing as social practices and opens up new lines of inquiry for research on multilingualism. The authors incorporate theoretical and methodological insights from both fields and provide detailed accounts of everyday practices of reading and writing in different multilingual settings. The focus is primarily on linguistic minority groups in Britain and on the language and literacy experiences of children and adults in rural and urban communities. Together, the chapters of the volume build up a rich and illuminating picture of specific ways in which literacy is bound up with cultural practices and with different ways of seeing the world. They also address fundamental questions about the relationship between language, literacy and power in multi-ethnic contexts.

Handbook of Research on Cultivating Literacy in Diverse and Multilingual Classrooms

Author : Neokleous, Georgios
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799827232
Total Pages : 767 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on Cultivating Literacy in Diverse and Multilingual Classrooms written by Neokleous, Georgios and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 767 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literacy has traditionally been associated with the linguistic and functional ability to read and write. Although literacy, as a fundamental issue in education, has received abundant attention in the last few decades, most publications to date have focused on monolingual classrooms. Language teacher educators have a responsibility to prepare teachers to be culturally responsive and flexible so they can adapt to the range of settings and variety of learners they will encounter in their careers while also bravely questioning the assumptions they are encountering about multilingual literacy development and instruction. The Handbook of Research on Cultivating Literacy in Diverse and Multilingual Classrooms is an essential scholarly publication that explores the multifaceted nature of literacy development across the lifespan in a range of multilingual contexts. Recognizing that literacy instruction in contemporary language classrooms serving diverse student populations must go beyond developing reading and writing abilities, this book sets out to explore a wide range of literacy dimensions. It offers unique perspectives through a critical reflection on issues related to power, ownership, identity, and the social construction of literacy in multilingual societies. As a resource for use in language teacher preparation programs globally, this book will provide a range of theoretical and practical perspectives while creating space for pre- and in-service teachers to grapple with the ideas in light of their respective contexts. The book will also provide valuable insights to instructional designers, curriculum developers, linguists, professionals, academicians, administrators, researchers, and students.