Valentina Kloosterman

Latino Students in American Schools (eBook, PDF)

Historical and Contemporary Views

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive historical and contemporary view of the education of Latinos in the United States. It is unique in that it provides readers with accurate information that will deepen their understanding and knowledge about Latinos from preschool to higher education, as well as in special education, gifted education, and migrant and urban education. Topics such as bilingualism and teacher preparation are an integral part of this thorough and eloquent book.

Among culturally and linguistically diverse groups in the United States, the Latino population is the largest and fastest growing. Thus, to prepare for the growing numbers of Latino children and to make the most of their education, educators, researchers, and policymakers must recognize and build on the invaluable resource represented by Latino students. The information provided is based on current research and practice in the field. Our school system continues to underestimate the cognitive and socioemotional potential of Latino students by its limited awareness and representation of the Latino cultural characteristics, social dynamics, interests and abilities, bilingualism, as well as confronting socioeconomic challenges and educational needs. This situation clearly demonstrates a need for a reformulation of educational practice at all grade levels and for the provision of accurate information to assist practitioners and researchers in their knowledge and practice.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. August 2003
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780313096129
• Artikelnr.: 37829899

Autorenporträt

Valentina Kloosterman

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Virginia Gonzalez Preface by Valentina I. Kloosterman Contested
Learning: Latino Education in the United States from the 1500s to the
Present by Guadalupe San Miguel Jr. Faces of the Future: Latino Children in
Early Childhood Education Programs by Luis A. Hernandez Democratizing
Latino Education: A Perspective on Elementary Education by Lilia I.
Bartolome The Struggle of Access: The Achievement Trends of Latino Youth in
Middle and High School by Alberto M. Ochoa Latino Students in Pursuit of
Higher Education: What Helps or Hinders Their Success by Alana M. Zambone
and Margarita Alicea-Saez Latino Bilingual Students: The Contexts of Home
and School by Aquiles Iglesias & Leah Fabiano Addressing the Needs of
Latinos in Special Education by Alba A. Ortiz A Shameful Subject: The
Condition of Latino Students in Gifted Education by Valentina I.
Kloosterman Ensuring Success for Latino Migrant Students by Velma D.
Menchaca Triumphs and Tragedies: The Urban Schooling of Latino Students by
Theresa Montano and Eloise Lopez-Metcalfe The Role of Preservice Teacher
Education in Serving Latino Students by Keith J. Suranna List of
Contributors