Contributions

  • Skutnabb-Kangas, Tove. - Contributor
  • Phillipson, Robert. - Contributor
  • Mohanty, Ajit K. - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Multilingual Matters, Bristol, England

Language

English

Word Count

97,250 words, Guess

Page Count

389 pages

Identifiers

and 11 more
  • ISBN-101847691900
  • ISBN-101847691897
  • ISBN-101847691919
  • LibraryThing9576871
  • Goodreads6584370
  • Library of Congress Control Number2009017381
  • OCLC Control Number319494996
  • Better World Books9781847691903
  • Better World Books9781847691897
  • Better World Books9781847691910
  • Open LibraryOL23223545M

Classifications

  • DDC370.117
  • LCCLC3719 .S625 2009
  • LCCLC3719.S625 2009

Description

The principles for enabling children to become fully proficient multilinguals through schooling are well known. Even so, most indigenous/tribal, minority and marginalised children are not provided with appropriate mother-tongue based multilingual education (MLE) that would enable them to succeed in school and society. In this book, experts from around the world ask why this is, and show how it can be done. The book discusses general principles and challenges in depth and presents case studies from Canada and the USA, northern Europe, Peru, Africa, India, Nepal and elsewhere in Asia. Analysis by leading scholars in the field shows the importance of building on local experience. Sharing local solutions globally can lead to better theory, and to action for more social justice and equality through education.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Social justice through multilingual educationMultilingual Matters2009-01-01

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