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Kalantzis, Mary; Cope, Bill – 1986
This paper compares pluralistic and equitable approaches to sociocultural and language teaching in Australian schools. The pluralistic view of multiculturalism overemphasizes ethnic differences with the hope that appreciation and tolerance will follow. In fact, fostering feelings of difference may increase racism and cultural chauvinism. This…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
Direct linkMuller, Eve; Markowitz, Joy – Project Forum, 2004
English language learners (ELLs) pose particularly difficult challenges relating to special education referral, assessment and instruction. The purpose of this document is to provide a brief synthesis of the research on and information about ELLs with disabilities. The document is intended to provide state- and local-level policy makers with…
Descriptors: Expertise, Early Intervention, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
