Bilingual Special Education for the 21st Century: A New Interface

Bilingual students with disabilities have the right to receive education in their most proficient language, but many do not receive the quality of education they deserve. Multilingual learners with disabilities should be acknowledged for their assets and engaged in rigorous and relevant classroom learning. Bilingual Special Education for the 21st Century: A New Interface provides practical solutions to educators facing challenges in the classroom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2022
Publisher: IGI Global

Bilingual students with disabilities have a well-established right to receive education in their most proficient language. However, in practice, many culturally and linguistically diverse students still do not receive the quality of education that they are promised and deserve. Multilingual learners with disabilities must be recognized for the assets they bring and engaged in rigorous and relevant classroom learning.

Bilingual Special Education for the 21st Century: A New Interface is a comprehensive book that addresses the complex intersection of bilingual education and special education with the added dimension of culturally and linguistically sustaining practices. This work offers practical solutions to the current dilemmas and challenges faced by educators of multilingual learners with disabilities in the classroom. Covering topics such as dual language education, identification practices, and transition planning, this book is a valuable resource for special education experts, faculty, administration, pre-service teachers, researchers, and academicians.

Dual language education is a crucial aspect of bilingual special education. It involves teaching students in both their native language and the target language, which can enhance their language proficiency and academic success. Identification practices are essential to ensure that multilingual learners with disabilities are properly identified and assessed. This includes screening for language delays, disabilities, and other learning needs. Transition planning is also crucial to ensure that students with disabilities make a smooth transition from elementary to secondary school, and from secondary to post-secondary education.

In conclusion, bilingual students with disabilities have a right to receive education in their most proficient language, and educators must recognize the assets they bring to the classroom. Bilingual Special Education for the 21st Century: A New Interface provides practical solutions to the challenges faced by educators of multilingual learners with disabilities. By implementing dual language education, identification practices, and transition planning, educators can ensure that these students receive the quality education they deserve and make meaningful progress in their academic and personal lives.

Weight: 1064g
Dimension: 216 x 279 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781799890447