Academic achievers : whose definition? : an ethnographic study examining the literacy (under) development of English language learners in the era of high-stakes tests / Pierre W. Orelus.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-206) and index.
Contents:
Introduction : an endless journey -- Beyond empty rhetoric : examining the determining factors leading to ELLs' academic (under) achievement -- Unveiling the flaw in the deficit theory : school, family, and student academic achievement -- Situating the context of study : the school, state and federal policies, poverty, and student learning -- The study itself : data method collection and analysis -- Urban teachers' teaching practices and ELLs' academic development in th era of high-stakes testing -- Achievers among (under) achievers -- Academic achievement : whose definition? Mapping the literacy growth of Maria, JoseĢ and Juan in the era of standardized tests -- Conclusion : beyond institutional representation of student academic achievement.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)645654013
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.