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ERIC Number: EJ535580
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
What Is a "Regular" English Classroom? Language and Cultural Diversity in Today's Schools.
Cook, Lenora
English Journal, v85 n8 p49-51 Dec 1996
Discusses providing a comfortable, challenging, and meaningful classroom environment in a multicultural environment. Argues that introducing literature in a positive, supportive fashion is of major importance for all students, but that English-as-a-second-language (ESL) learners may need extra motivation. Discusses ways to introduce literature to ESL students. (RS)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cultural Differences, English (Second Language), Multicultural Education, Second Language Learning, Secondary Education, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Literature Instruction
Note: Special Issue: Teaching English as a Second Language.