Cummins, Jim 1949-

Language, power, and pedagogy : bilingual children in the crossfire by Jim Cummins( )

42 editions published between 2000 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 2,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"This volume focuses not only on issues of language learning and teaching but also highlights the ways in which power relations in the wider society affect patterns of teacher-student interaction in the classroom. Effective instruction will inevitably challenge patterns of coercive power relations in both school and society."--Jacket

Cultural diversity in schools : from rhetoric to practice by Robert A DeVillar( )

14 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 2,132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book addresses the patterns of school failure that are often faced by subordinated minority groups in the United States by presenting a socioacademic framework based on the notion that all groups can have comparable access to quality schooling, can realize comparable participation in the schooling, and can derive comparable education benefits from their participation. Organized around three key interrelated components--communication, integration, and cooperation--the book combines theoretical concepts with actual classroom practices that support change. Chapters and their authors are as follows: "The Rhetoric and Practice of Cultural Diversity in U.S. Schools: Socialization, Resocialization, and Quality Schooling" (Robert A. DeVillar); "Cooperative Learning in the Culturally Diverse Classroom" (David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson); "Building Bridges for the Future: Anthropological Contributions to Diversity and Classroom Practices" (Steven F. Arvizu); "Responding Successfully to Cultural Diversity in Our Schools: The Teacher Connection" (Robert D. Milk); "Mentoring, Peer Coaching, and Support Systems for First-Year Minority/Bilingual Teachers" (Margarita Calderon); "Cooperative Learning for Language-Minority Students" (Richard P. Duran); "Influences of l1 Writing Proficiency on l2 Writing Proficiency" (Robert S. Carlisle); "Promoting Positive Cross-Cultural Attitudes and Perceived Competence in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms" (Kathryn J. Lindholm); "Managing Behavior in the Culturally Diverse Classroom" (Saundra Scott Sparling);"Effectiveness of Bilingual Education: a Comparison of Various Approaches in an Elementary School District" (Linda Gonzales); "a Communicative Computer Environment for the Acquisition of esl" (Nidia Gonzalez-Edfeldt); "Bilingual Team-Teaching Partnerships over Long Distances: a Technology-Mediated Context for Intragroup Language Attitude Change" (Dennis Sayers); "Teaching Teachers about Computers and Collaborative Problem-Solving" (Howard Budin); "Pedagogical and Research Uses of Computer-Mediated Conferencing" (Armando A. Arias, Jr. And Beryl Bellman); and "The Socioacademic Achievement Model in the Context of Coercive and Collaborative Relations of Power" (Jim Cummins). References follow chapters. Contains author and subject indexes. (Glr)

Minority education : from shame to struggle by Tove Skutnabb-Kangas( )

15 editions published in 1988 in 3 languages and held by 1,658 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Bilingual education : Southeast Asian perspectives by Angel Lin( )

1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1,361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

There is an urgent need to critically integrate and review the international research literature with a view to informing public debates and policy making regarding the medium of instruction in Hong Kong and other Southeast Asian contexts. This book aims to meet this need

Bilingualism and special education : issues in assessment and pedagogy by Jim Cummins( Book )

31 editions published between 1984 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 748 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Brave new schools : challenging cultural illiteracy through global learning networks by Jim Cummins( Book )

22 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explores how the advent of the Internet is transforming schools by giving students a global connection that crosses geographical and cultural barriers. Includes case studies and a listing of networking resources

International handbook of English language teaching by Jim Cummins( )

25 editions published between 2007 and 2017 in English and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"This two volume Handbook provides a comprehensive examination of policy, practice, research and theory related to English Language Teaching in international contexts. More than 70 chapters highlight the research foundation for best practices, frameworks for policy decisions, and areas of consensus and controversy in second language acquisition and pedagogy. The Handbook provides a unique resource for policy makers, educational administrators, and researchers concerned with meeting the increasing demand for effective English language teaching. The spread of English as a global language is well documented. In countries around the world, English has replaced other languages as the second language taught most frequently and intensively in school. These trends are escalating and have not yet reached their peak. For example, in Japan, pilot projects have been instituted to start teaching English in the primary grades and similar proposals are either being discussed or have been implemented in other countries around the world. Also, bilingual and trilingual programs involving English have increased significantly both in private sector and public sector schools. In short, parental pressure in many contexts has resulted in English language teaching (ELT) being introduced earlier in children's school careers and often being used as a medium of instruction. Increasing demand for English language teaching is also evident among adult learners. Large-scale ELT programs for adult learners have been established in the community and workplace as a result of the globalization of the workforce, concerns to increase economic competitiveness, and a move towards life-long learning. Increased focus on English language teaching has also occurred in countries where English is the dominant language. Many English-speaking countries have experienced dramatic increases in immigration during the past 30 years."--Publisher's website

Decolonizing primary English language teaching by Mario López Gopar( )

1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 505 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book tells the story of a project in Mexico which aimed to decolonize primary English teaching by building on research that suggests Indigenous students are struggling in educational systems and are discriminated against by the mainstream. Led by their instructor, a group of student teachers aspired to challenge the apparent world phenomenon that associates English with 'progress' and make English work in favor of Indigenous and othered children's ways of being. The book uses stories as well as multimodality in the form of photos and videos to demonstrate how the English language can be used to open a dialogue with children about language ideologies. The approach helps to support minoritized and Indigenous languages and the development of respect for linguistic human rights worldwide

Bilingualism in education : aspects of theory, research, and practice by Jim Cummins( Book )

8 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and held by 485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This is a remarkably interesting and useful book ... it makes a significant contribution to our knowledge and understanding of both bilingualism and education.'' Journal of Education Policy

Multilingual education in practice : using diversity as a resource( Book )

8 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide