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Title Literacy for diverse learners : finding common ground in today's classrooms / editors, Barbara Honchell and Melissa Schulz.

Imprint Norwood, MA : Christopher-Gordon Publishers, ©2007.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  372.4 L776LD    Check Shelf
Description xi, 307 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Section one: Issues of diversity. Defining diverse literacy learners / by Barbara Honchell and Melissa M. Schulz -- Opening up learning opportunities in a diverse classroom context: one struggling reader's literacy journey / by Maria Luiza Dantas and Rebecca Kantor -- Older, unsuccessful readers: diversity personified / by Barbara Honchell
Section two: Classroom practices to support diverse learners. Balanced literacy for diverse learners / by Bradford Walker -- The promotion of literacy for minority children in early childhood classroom settings / by Hengameh Kermani -- Understanding the interface between home- and school-based literacy practice / by Melissa Schulz -- Why first-language literacy is important for second-language learners / by Vickie Ellison -- Writing as a vital way in to literacy / by Denise N. Morgan -- The use of children's literature to promote social justice issues / by Kathy R. Fox
Section three: Reorganizing schools to support literacy learning for all. Preparing for diversity: professional development for today's teachers / by Adrian Rodgers and Emily M. Rodgers -- The task of leaders for building capacity in support of academic diversity / by Saundra Parker-Jones -- Reform of schools to support diverse learners / by Hathia A. Hayes and Andrew E. Hayes.
Subject Children with social disabilities -- Education -- United States.
Minorities -- Education -- United States.
Children with social disabilities -- Education. (OCoLC)fst00855659
Minorities -- Education. (OCoLC)fst01023119
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Added Author Honchell, Barbara Johns.
Schulz, Melissa.
ISBN 1933760060
9781933760063
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