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This volume reviews the research and theory relating to instruction and assessment of bilingual pupils, focusing not only on issues of language learning and teaching but also the ways in which power relations in the wider society affect patterns of teacher-pupil interaction in the classroom. schovat popis

Sait-on que plus de la moitié des enfants scolarisés dans le monde parlent à l'école une autre langue que celle qu'ils parlent à la maison ? Et sait-on que toutes les recherches montrent que cela n'est pas un handicap pour eux, bien au contraire ? Pourtant, si l'on valorise aujourd'hui les "classes internationales" ou "bilingues", si l'on s'accorde pour dire que travailler avec des enfants d'expatriés est une expérience fort riche où la diversité des langues et des cultures n'est pas un handicap, l'accueil dans les classes des élèves qu'on dit "allophones" est toujours présenté comme source de difficultés pédagogiques. C'est pourquoi le livre de Nathalie Auger et Emmanuelle Le Pichon-Vorstmann est si important. Les auteures nous partagent leur conviction : les élèves qui ne maîtrisent pas notre langue représentent un défi pédagogique particulièrement important et stimulant. Il ne s'agit ni de nier la langue parlée à la maison, ni de la traiter comme une curiosité exotique. Il s'agit d'inventer des situations, dans toutes les disciplines, où la diversité linguistique et culturelle devient un point d'appui pour des acquisitions rigoureuses. Pour cela, elles s'appuient, tout à la fois, sur leur expérience et sur une parfaite connaissance des travaux internationaux. Les lecteurs trouveront dans ce livre une mulitude de ressources : fiches, documents, outils et dispositifs pour la classe. Ils pourront aussi le parcourir à partir d'une liste de soixante-dix-huit questions que les auteures ont recueillies auprès de parents, d'enseignants et d'élèves. Philippe Meirieu

This book has a practical focus in that it examines the effectiveness of alternatives to traditional assessment and pedagogical practices for bilingual children. However, a central theme of the book is that progress can be made in improving practice only by means of a thorough re-examination of the assumptions underlying the entire special education enterprise, and particularly the diagnostic-prescriptive medical model that dominates much current practice. It argues that despite its laudable intentions, much special education practice with respect to bilingual students is fundamentally misdirected. Concrete suggestions are made both for changing the structure of special education services for bilingual students and for instituting more appropriate assessment and pedagogical practices.

The book explores Jim Cummins' influential theories on multilingual education developed over 40 years. It examines the evolution of these theories, the critiques they have faced, and how these challenges have shaped his perspectives. Additionally, it highlights the practical implications of his work in educational settings, making it a significant resource for understanding the dynamics of multilingual learning.

Over the past 40 years, Jim Cummins has originated theories which have had a profound effect on the education of multilingual learners across the world. In this book he traces the development of these theories, and addresses the critiques they have received and their subsequent impact on his thinking and the application of his theories in schools.

Additional practice and extension activities to accompany the Student Edition plus learning checklists and end of-unit reviews, including practice in: Vocabulary Phonics Comprehension Grammar Writing and Spelling Fluency

Additional practice and extension activities to accompany the Student Edition plus learning checklists and end of-unit reviews, including practice in: Vocabulary Phonics Comprehension Grammar Writing and Spelling Fluency

Additional practice and extension activities to accompany the Student Edition plus learning checklists and end of-unit reviews, including practice in: Vocabulary Phonics Comprehension Grammar Writing and Spelling Fluency

Additional practice and extension activities to accompany the Student Edition plus learning checklists and end of-unit reviews, including practice in: Vocabulary Phonics Comprehension Grammar Writing and Spelling Fluency