Literacy Con Carino: A Story of Migrant Children's Success - Softcover

Hayes, Curtis W.; Bahruth, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0435085514 ISBN 13: 9780435085513

Publisher: Pearson Education Limited, 1991

Synopsis

When first published in 1991, Literacy con carino introduced us to a group of bilingual students who, although seemingly doomed to failure, ultimately succeeded because they were encouraged to believe they could. By putting traditional schooling under a microscope, by shifting away from harmful teaching practices, by setting forth on a journey of culturally and developmentally appropriate pedagogy, the authors dispelled the myth that the learner is to blame whenever learning doesn't take place.

While the authors' work continues to be guided by the same theoretical and philosophical motivations, in this new edition they offer new critical insight into the process of second language acquisition. Centering their arguments more closely on the work of Paulo Freire, who coauthored the new foreword, they reemphasize their belief that the path to literacy is through a child's first language. They also reinforce the necessity for teachers to create a learning environment that builds on the knowledge and experiences each child brings to the classroom.

About this title

About the Author:

Curtis Hayes was Professor of Elementary Education at Boise State University. He has also worked in bilingual education and ESL programs in Texas and Idaho school districts. He was coauthor of the Heinemann title Litearcy con carino.

Robert Bahruth is Professor of Bilingual Education at Boise State University, where he introduces his students to the pedagogy of Paulo Freire.

Carolyn Kessler is Professor of ESL/Applied Linguistics at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has also worked extensively in professional development programs for English language learners throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Synopsis:

Shifting away from harmful teaching practices, the authors set forth on a journey of culturally and developmentally appropriate pedagogy. They challenge the myth that the learner is to blame when learning fails and focus on the belief that the path to literacy is through a child's first language.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0435085514
• ISBN 13: 9780435085513
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142