The Mirror Of Language(Updated) The Debate On Bilingualism by KenjiHakuta Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 1987 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-465-04637-9, ISBN: 0-465-04637-1
"In a recent review of the Swedish literature for the Swedish National Board of
Education, however, Christina Bratt Paulston (1982) concluded that "there is no
empirical evidence to support the existence of such a language development
hiatus" (p. 42). In addition, Skutnabb-Kangas and ... Discussion of the compound
versus coordinate differences in bilingual organization began in the linguist Uriel
Weinreich's (1953) classic treatise ..."
In Other Words(Updated) The Science And Psychology Of Second-language Acquisition by Ellen Bialystok, KenjiHakuta Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1995 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-465-03281-5, ISBN: 0-465-03281-8
"The Science and Psychology of Second-language Acquisition Ellen Bialystok,
Kenji Hakuta ... learning algebra and understanding the gist of foreign movies
among them— would be more capable of learning and using the complex
structures of French, German, or Urdu? ... The question of whether children are
superior language learners, in fact, is important only if the explanation has some
organic basis."
"In the past 30 years, a large and growing number of students in U.S. schools have come from homes in which the language background is other than English. These students present unique challenges for America's education system. Based on Improving Schooling for Language-Minority Children, a comprehensive study published in 1997, this book summarizes for teachers and education policymakers what has been learned over the past three decades ..."
"How do we effectively teach children from homes in which a language other than English is spoken? In Improving Schooling for Language-Minority Children, a committee of experts focuses on this central question, striving toward the construction of a strong and credible knowledge base to inform the activities of those who educate children as well as those who fund and conduct research. The book reviews a broad range of studies--from basic ..."
Mirror of Language The Debate on Bilingualism by KenjiHakuta Hardcover, 286 Pages, Published 1986 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-465-04636-2, ISBN: 0-465-04636-3
"A leading authority on bilingualism challenges the dogma surrounding child and adult language learning, the intellectual and social implications of bilingualism, bilingual education, and other issues"
"How do school communities create environments that fully prepare both English learners and dual-language learners for colleges and careers? This valuable book profiles six high-performing high schools that had a singular focus on improving the educational outcomes of English learners. The authors use these case studies to identify a comprehensive set of design elements and shared values that were key factors in yielding extraordinary re ..."
"In recent years American colleges and universities have become the locus of impassioned debates about race-conscious social policies, as conflicting theories clash over the ways to distribute the advantages of higher education in a fair and just manner. Just below the surface of these policy debates lies a complex tangle of ideologies, histories, grievances, and emotions that interfere with a rational analysis of the issues involved. ..."
"The Committee on Educational Excellence and Testing Equity was created under the auspices of the National Research Council (NRC), and specifically under the oversight of the Board on Testing and Assessment (BOTA). The committee's charge is to explore the challenges that face U.S. schools as they work to achieve the related goals of academic excellence and equity for all students. This report provides not only the summary of a workshop h ..."
"In English Language Learners and the New Standards, three leading scholars present a clear vision and practical suggestions for helping teachers engage ELL students in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language. This process requires three important shifts in our perspective on language and language learning--from an individual activity to a socially engaged activity; from a linear process aimed at ..."
Arm In Arm(1st Edition) The Political Economy Of The Global Arms Trade by William W. Keller, KenjiHakuta Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 1995 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-465-02667-8, ISBN: 0-465-02667-2
"In Arm in Arm, senior congressional analyst William W. Keller offers a fascinating inside account of the contemporary arms trade. The book breaks down the traditional distinction between conventional weapons and weapons of mass destruction. It examines the implications of the spread of dual-use technologies - technologies with both peaceful and military applications - for international peace and security."
In Other Words(1st Edition) The Science And Psychology Of Second-language Acquisition by Ellen Bialystok, KenjiHakuta Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 1994 by Basic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-465-07565-2, ISBN: 0-465-07565-7
"More than five thousand languages are currently spoken around the globe. Learning to speak one of them is virtually effortless for most of us, so why is it commonly so difficult to learn a second language? Unraveling this mystery, two top researchers in the field explain how language acquisition can be an odyssey of self-discovery."
"This valuable book profiles six high-performing high schools that had a singular focus on improving the educational outcomes of English learners."
Compelling Interest(1st Edition) Examining the Evidence on Racial Dynamics in Colleges and Universities (Hardback) by Mitchell J. Chang, James Jones, Daria Witt, KenjiHakuta Hardcover, 264 Pages, Published 2003 by Stanford Education ISBN-13: 978-0-8047-4034-0, ISBN: 0-8047-4034-8
"In recent years American colleges and universities have become the locus of impassioned debates about race-conscious social policies, as conflicting theories clash over the ways to distribute the advantages of higher education in a fair and just manner. Just below the surface of these policy debates lies a complex tangle of ideologies, histories, grievances, and emotions that interfere with a rational analysis of the issues involved. ..."
"... D. WILHELM Personal Narrative, Revised: Writing Love and Agency in the
High School Classroom BRONWYN CLARE LAMAY Inclusive Literacy Teaching:
Differentiating Approaches in Multilingual Elementary Classrooms LORI
HELMAN, ..."
"Examining the Evidence on Racial Dynamics in Colleges and Universities
Mitchell Chang, Daria Witt, James Jones, Kenji Hakuta ... the dynamics of race in
higher education and in the broader society that create powerful attitudinal
barriers to embracing ... these popular misconceptions have formed the basis for
policies that address racial dynamics in the universities and in ... Arguments
against affirmative action and other race-con ..."
"From the jacketflap:In 1987, the highly acclaimed book Cultural Literacy by E. D. Hirsch, Jr., described "exactly what the basics are and exactly why it is necessary to get back to them" [Newsweek]. In 1988, the best-selling Dictionary of Cultural Literacy gathered the information every adult American should know. Now, after consulting with hundreds of teachers, Dr. Hirsch defines the core knowledge our children need in order to begin u ..."
"In English Language Learners and the New Standards, three leading scholars present a clear vision and practical suggestions for helping teachers engage ELL students in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language. This process requires three important shifts in our perspective on language and language learning-from an individual activity to a socially engaged activity; from a linear process aimed at c ..."