{"product_id":"an-introductory-reader-to-the-writings-of-jim-cummins-9781853594755","title":"An Introductory Reader to the Writings of Jim","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contribution of Jim Cummins to bilingualism and bilingual education has been substantial and profound. This reader provides a comprehensive compilation of his most important and influential texts. The book also provides a detailed biographical introduction and a commentary on the growth of ideas over three decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJim Cummins: A Biographical Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection One: The 1970s \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A Theoretical Perspective on the Relationship between Bilingualism and Thought \u003cbr\u003e The Influence of Bilingualism on Cognitive Growth: A Synthesis of Research Findings and Explanatory Hypotheses \u003cbr\u003e Immersion Programs: The Irish Experience \u003cbr\u003e Linguistic Interdependence and the Educational Development of Bilingual Children \u003cbr\u003e Research Findings from French Immersion Programs Across Canada: A Parent’s Guide\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection Two: The 1980s \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Entry and Exit Fallacy in Bilingual Education \u003cbr\u003e Tests, Achievement, and Bilingual Students \u003cbr\u003e Learning Difficulties in ‘Immersion’ Programmes\u003cbr\u003e Empowering Minority Students: A Framework for Intervention\u003cbr\u003e Psychological Assessment of Minority Students: Out of Context, Out of Focus, Out of Control? \u003cbr\u003e From the Inner City to the Global Village: The Microcomputer as a Catalyst for Collaborative Learning and Cultural Interchange \u003cbr\u003e From Multicultural to Anti-racist Education: An Analysis of Programmes and Policies in Ontario \u003cbr\u003e The Role and Use of Educational Theory in Formulating Language Policy \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection Three: The 1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Heritage Language Teaching in Canadian Schools \u003cbr\u003e Empowerment through Biliteracy \u003cbr\u003e Multicultural Education and Technology: Promise and Pitfalls\u003cbr\u003e Babel Babble: Reframing the Discourse of Diversity \u003cbr\u003e Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Education: A Mainstream Issue? \u003cbr\u003e Alternative Paradigms in Bilingual Education Research: Does Theory Have a Place?\u003cbr\u003e Curriculum Vitae\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Channel View Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51043053371735,"sku":"9781853594755","price":23.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781853594755.jpg?v=1750956810","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/an-introductory-reader-to-the-writings-of-jim-cummins-9781853594755","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}