The Power of Talk: How Words Change Our Lives - Couverture souple

Briscoe, Felecia M.

 
9781412956024: The Power of Talk: How Words Change Our Lives

Synopsis

This enlightening book helps educators use everyday language to create more equitable school environments, and offers exercises that strengthen communication and leadership skills.

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À propos de l?auteur

Rosemary Henze is an associate professor in the Department of Linguistics and Language Development at San Jose State University. She began her career as a teacher of English as a second language and, after receiving her doctorate, worked for 14 years at Art, Research, and Curriculum Associates in Oakland, California, where she assisted school districts in addressing issues of equity and conducted research and evaluation studies focused on bilingual programs, school change, and race relations. She also worked with Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian, and California Indian groups on issues related to language maintenance, ethnic identity, and bilingual education. In all her work, she seeks to apply scholarly knowledge from anthropology and linguistics to address systemic educational problems.

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9781412956017: The Power of Talk: How Words Change Our Lives

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1412956013 ISBN 13 :  9781412956017
Editeur : Corwin Press Inc, 2009
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