Teaching Conceptual Understanding in Multilingual Classrooms

Teaching Conceptual Understanding in Multilingual Classrooms, authored by Juliette van Eerdewijk and Mindy McCracken, is a practical guide designed to help educators foster deep, enduring learning for multilingual students. The book introduces a concept-based curriculum that integrates theoretical explanations with actionable teaching strategies, such as translanguaging, to support diverse student populations. It provides teachers with essential resources, including sample lesson plans and reflection activities, making it a valuable tool for both pre-service and in-service professional development. Ultimately, the authors advocate for an inclusive pedagogical approach that places students' multilingual identities at the center of the classroom experience.

 

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