Restrictive Language Policy in Practice (eBook)

English Learners in Arizona

Amy J. Heineke (Autor)

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2016
Channel View Publications (Verlag)
978-1-78309-643-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Arizona’s monolingual and prescriptive approach to teaching English continues to capture international attention. This book examines the experiences of those involved in Arizona’s language policy on a daily basis, highlighting the importance of local perspectives as well as preparing and professionalizing teachers of English learners.

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As the most restrictive language policy context in the United States, Arizona's monolingual and prescriptive approach to teaching English learners continues to capture international attention. More than five school years after initial implementation, this study uses qualitative data from the individuals doing the policy work to provide a holistic picture of the complexities and intricacies of Arizona's language policy in practice. Drawing on the varied perspectives of teachers, leaders, administrators, teacher-educators, lawmakers and community activists, the book examines the lived experiences of those involved in Arizona's language policy on a daily basis, highlighting the importance of local perspectives and experiences as well as the need to prepare and professionalize teachers of English learners.

Autor

lt;p>Amy J. Heineke is Associate Professor of Education in the School of Education, Loyola University Chicago, USA, where she leads undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs focused on English learners and bilingual education. Her research interests include language policy, English learners and teacher preparation.

Inhalt

PART I: CONTEXT

1. Introduction

2. Looking Back: Historical Lens on Arizona Policies and Practices

3. Contemporary Context of English Learner Education

PART II: FINDINGS

4. Starting at the Center: English Language Development in Classrooms

5. Local Policy [P]layers: Classroom, School and District Educators

6. Administrators and Educators: State Educational Policy in Practice

7. Legislators and Lobbyists: Power, Politics and Policy in Arizona

PART III: DISCUSSION

8. Rationalizing the Education of English Learners in Arizona: The Complexities of Language Policy in Practice

9. Looking Forward: Recommendations for English Learner Education

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.11.2016
• Reihe/Serie: Bilingual Education & Bilingualism
• Reihe/Serie: Bilingual Education & Bilingualism
• Reihe/Serie: Bilingual Education & Bilingualism
• Verlagsort: Bristol
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Schlagworte: Arizona • Arizona education • ELT • English Learners • english-only • language education • language immersion • Language Policy • Structured English Immersion
• ISBN-10: 1-78309-643-8 / 1783096438
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78309-643-5 / 9781783096435