Buch, Englisch, 408 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm
Reihe: Corwin Press
Buch, Englisch, 408 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm
Reihe: Corwin Press
ISBN: 978-1-0719-7479-7
Verlag: Sage Publications - IPS UK
Equip yourself with the tools to champion equitable education for every multilingual learner
Multilingual learners (MLs) are our fastest-growing student population, yet they often lack a voice in their own education. Without intentional advocacy, systemic barriers stand in the way of their potential. Navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming, but this approachable guide can help build a shared sense of responsibility across your entire school or district. Diane Staehr Fenner and Sydney C. Snyder explore how to foster effective instruction, fair assessments, and robust family partnerships, among other topics.
This essential resource provides:
- A five-step advocacy framework to confidently identify and address the pressing issues facing your MLs
- The ML Advocacy Audit and hands-on activities to guide collaborative professional learning
- Real-world stories from educators successfully advocating for their students
- Updated research and brand-new chapters on newcomer students, professional learning, and equitable programming
By actively disrupting inequities, you create a welcoming community where every child belongs. Discover how to advocate effectively so your students receive the joyful, empowering education they deserve.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
Why We Wrote the Second Edition and What’s New
Chapter 1. Need for Advocacy for Multilingual Learners
Introduction
Call for an Advocacy Perspective on Teaching MLs
Who MLs Are
Five Core Beliefs
Defining Advocacy for MLs
What the Research Tells Us
The Five-Step Advocacy Process
Conclusion
Chapter 2. Advocating for a Shared Sense of Responsibility for Educating Multilingual Learners
Introduction
What the Research Tells Us
A Shared Sense of Responsibility for ML Education and ML Advocacy
The Role of Educators’ Culture, Experiences, and Mindsets
Understanding and Building Relationships With ML Families
Fostering a School Culture and Climate That Center MLs
Professional Learning and Reflection
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Advocating for Effective Instruction of Multilingual Learners
Introduction
What the Research Tells Us
Collaborating to Implement Effective Instructional Practices
Collaborating in Support of MLs’ Equitable and Excellent Instruction
Scaffolded Unit Planning Tool
Conclusion
Chapter 4. Advocating for Multilingual Learners in Assessment
Introduction
What the Research Tells Us
Validity of Assessments for MLs
Assessment of MLs for Special Education Identification
Assessment of MLs for Gifted and Talented Programs
ML Committees as an Avenue to Advocacy in Assessment
ELP Assessment Advocacy Issues
ML Progress Monitoring of MLs’ Language Development
Tracking MLs’ Content Assessment Achievement After Exit as an Advocacy Tool
Formative Assessment as an Advocacy Tool
Advocating for Multilingual Learners’ Assessment for Special Education Purposes
Advocating for the Appropriate Assessment of Multilingual Learners for Inclusion in Gifted and Talented Programs
Grading and Advocating for MLs
Equitable Assessment and/or Grading Advocacy Plan
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Advocating for Multilingual Learner Newcomer Students
Introduction
Who ML Newcomer Students and Their Families Are
What the Research Tells Us
Scaffolded Advocacy
Intake, Enrollment, and Registration Considerations
ML Newcomer Programming
Supporting ML Newcomers’ Social and Emotional Needs and Mental Health
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Advocating for Effective Multilingual Learner Family and School Partnerships
Introduction
Who Are ML Families?
What the Research Tells Us
Strategies for Developing Stronger Family-School Partnerships
Conclusion
Chapter 7. Advocating for Multilingual Learners Through Professional Learning
Introduction
What the Research Tells Us
Professional Learning Options for Improving Instructional Practices for MLs
Sample Professional Learning Framework
Planning for Professional Learning
Professional Learning Cycle Components
ML Professional Learning Advocacy Audit
Conclusion
Chapter 8. Advocating for Multilingual Learners’ Access to Educational Opportunities
Introduction
What the Research Tells Us
Designing Effective Schedules for MLs
Considerations for ML Program Types and Instructional Models
Empowering School Counselors to Advocate for MLs
Extracurriculars for MLs
Advocating for MLs’ Access to and Support in Career and Technical Education Programs
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Next Steps in Advocating for Multilingual Learners
Building Your Team of Allies
Collaboration Tools for Advocacy Discussions
Conclusion
Image Sources
References
Index
