Asian American Education: Acculturation, Literacy Development, and Learning (PB) (Research on the Education of Asian and Pacific Americans)

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Part of a series that explores and explains the lived experiences of Asian and Americans as they acculturate to American schools, develop literacy, and claim their place in US society and examines important issues in Asian American education and socialization. This book is useful for scholars and educational practitioners. Editor(s): Park, Clara C.; Endo, Russell; Lee, Stacey J.; Rong, Xue Lan. Series: Research on the Education of Asian Pacific Americans. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344. . 2007. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers V9781593117221

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Críticas: "This book is a valuable resource....The book not only deepens understanding about the experiences of Asian students, but it also prompts readers to be more aware of the nuances of the English language and the aspects of American culture and schooling that complicate adaptation for Asian students....The book demystifies stereotypes and counters "deficit" models by offering information and explanations for behaviors of Asian students that are too often misunderstood. It is an important contribution to the development of multicultural educaion."-Journal of Asian and African Studies "Educators and academic advisors are encouraged to read this and other books written by and about Asian Americans. Regardless of student age level, educators working with Asian immigrant students will find this book a valuable reference tool."-NACADA JOURNAL ?Educators and academic advisors are encouraged to read this and other books written by and about Asian Americans. Regardless of student age level, educators working with Asian immigrant students will find this book a valuable reference tool.?-NACADA JOURNAL ?This book is a valuable resource....The book not only deepens understanding about the experiences of Asian students, but it also prompts readers to be more aware of the nuances of the English language and the aspects of American culture and schooling that complicate adaptation for Asian students....The book demystifies stereotypes and counters "deficit" models by offering information and explanations for behaviors of Asian students that are too often misunderstood. It is an important contribution to the development of multicultural educaion.?-Journal of Asian and African Studies