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Author Cummins, Jim, 1949- author.

Title Rethinking the education of multilingual learners : a critical analysis of theoretical concepts / Jim Cummins
Published Bristol, UK ; Blue Ridge Summit, PA : Multilingual Matters, [2021]

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Description 1 online resource (xli, 417 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Linguistic diversity and language rights ; 19
Linguistic diversity and language rights ; 19.
Contents Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Series Editor's Preface -- Preface -- Part 1: Evolution of a Theoretical Framework: A Personal Account -- Introduction -- 1 Core Ideas and Background Influences -- 2 Resolving Contradictions: Cognitive Consequences of Bilingualism -- 3 Linguistic Interdependence: Accounting for Patterns of Bilingual Academic Development -- 4 Language Proficiency and Academic Achievement -- 5 Power Relations in School: Constructing or Constricting Identities -- 6 Reversing Underachievement: An Integrated Framework -- Part 2: Critical Analysis of Competing Theoretical Claims -- Introduction -- 7 How Do We Assess the Legitimacy of Theoretical Constructs and Claims -- 8 Is 'Academic Language' a Legitimate Theoretical Construct -- 9 Are 'Linguistic Interdependence' and the 'Common Underlying Proficiency' Legitimate Theoretical Constructs -- 10 Unitary Translanguaging Theory and Crosslinguistic Translanguaging Theory: A Comparative Analysis -- Part 3: Instructional Practice in Dialogue with Theoretical Concepts -- Introduction -- 11 Teachers as Knowledge Generators: Learning from Inspirational Pedagogy -- About the Author -- References -- Index
Summary "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"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 26, 2021)
Subject Multilingual education.
Language and education.
Linguistic minorities -- Education
EDUCATION / Special Education / General.
Language and education
Linguistic minorities -- Education
Multilingual education
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2021015599
ISBN 9781800413597
1800413599
9781800413603
1800413602