Josué M. González – författare

"With articles on Spanglish and Spanish loan words in English as well as Southeast Asian refugees and World Englishes, this encyclopedia has a broad scope that will make it useful in academic and large public libraries serving those involved in teaching and learning in multiple languages. Also available as an ebook."— BooklistThe simplest definition of bilingual education is the use of two languages in the teaching of curriculum content in K–12 schools. There is an important difference to keep in mind between bilingual education and the study of foreign languages as school subjects: In bilingual education, two languages are used for instruction, and the goal is academic success in and through the two languages. The traditional model of foreign-language study places the emphasis on the acquisition of the languages themselves.The field of bilingual education is dynamic and even controversial. The two volumes of this comprehensive, first-stop reference work collect and synthesize the knowledge base that has been well researched and accepted in the United States and abroad while also taking note of how this topic affects schools, research centers, legislative bodies, advocacy organizations, and families. The Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education is embedded in several disciplines, including applied linguistics, politics, civil rights, historical events, and of course, classroom instruction. This work is a compendium of information on bilingual education and related topics in the United States with select international contributors providing global insight onto the field.Key FeaturesExplores in a comprehensive, non-technical way the intricacies of this subject from multiple  perspectives: its history, policy, classroom practice, instructional design, and research basesShows connections between bilingual education and related subjects, such as linguistics, education equity issues, socio-cultural diversity, and the nature of demographic change in the United StatesDocuments the history of bilingual education in the last half of the 20th century and summarizes its roots in earlier periods Discusses important legislation and litigation documentsKey Themes· Family, Community, and Society· History· Instructional Design· Languages and Linguistics· People and Organizations· Policy Evolution· Social Science Perspectives· Teaching and LearningThe Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education is a valuable resource for those who wish to understand the polemics associated with this field as well as its technical details. This will be an excellent addition to any academic library.

This book is intended for use in professional courses of study and workshops in fields such as education administration, public administration, sports administration, law enforcement, allied health and social work, human resource management, and other fields in which groups from diverse backgrounds participate as employees, students, or clients. The book is an introduction to a vast and complex subject. Among the possible objectives that can be pursued with the aid of this book are the following:• To understand the nature and causes of intergroup conflict including the useful functions it performs for communities and members of identity groups.• To understand the importance of a historical perspective in the study of intergroup conflict and the danger of adopting ahistorical solutions.• To learn how group membership influences interactions between and among groups under conditions of stress.• To understand the causes and persistence of ethnocentric thought and how individuals can minimize or prevent the demonizing effects that may arise from it.• To become familiar with basic principles of conflict resolution, mediation, and arbitration.• To become aware of how the seemingly harmless and benign beliefs and actions of one group may have negative effects on others who do not belong to the same group.• To explore approaches to dealing with intergroup conflict and the conditions under which these approaches are either useful or inappropriate.