"This handbook applies proven techniques, derived from bilingual-bicultural classrooms, to teaching literacy in the 21st century. Its goal is to help teachers increase their understanding of bilingual learners in order to maximize instruction. Teachers can use this handbook to expand their understanding of literacy and bilingualism, implement literacy approaches and assess students' development, and learn through reflection."--BOOK JACKET.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 152-158) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Boulder, Colo. : NetLibrary, 2000. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries.

1. Literacy and Bilingualism 2. Approaches With Focus on Writing 3. Approaches With Focus on Reading 4. Approaches With Choice of Focus 5. Implementation and Assessment

6. Learning From Students' Performance App. A. Protocol to Gather Information About Learners App. B. Additional Approaches App. C. Graphic Organizers App. D. Assessment Practices.