Asian-American Education: Prospects and Challenges / Edition 1

by Marilyn M. Chi, Clara Park

Overview

Written for educators of all grade levels, this book provides critical information about the educational needs of Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese-American students in U.S. public schools. Written by educators who have lived through many of the experiences discussed, the book is an intimate account, as well as a comprehensive scholarly survey of the seven major Asian-American groups.

For each Asian-American group there are two chapters: one sociocultural and one linguistic. Each vividly documents the unique characteristics of each ethnic group and provides effective strategies to work with students and parents. Given the dearth of literature on the education of Asian immigrant students, this book can serve as an effective guide for teachers, teacher educators, school administrators, and support service providers, and help shape the educational programs, practices, and policies for the seven major Asian-American groups.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780897896030
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/30/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.72(d)
Lexile:	1350L (what's this?)

About the Author

CLARA C. PARK is Associate Professor of Education, California State University, Northridge.

MARILYN MEI-YING CHI is Professor of Language and Literacy Education, San Jose State University.

Table of Contents

Preface
Sociocultural Adjustment of Chinese-American Students by Li-Rong Lilly Cheng
Linguistic Perspective on the Education of Chinese-American Students by Marilyn Mei-Ying Chi
Schooling for Korean-American Students: A Sociocultural Perspective by Clara C. Park
Linguistic Perspective on the Education of Korean-American Students by Harold Chu
Meeting the Educational and Sociocultural Needs of Japanese Students in American Schools by Tina Yamano-Nishida
Teaching English to Native Japanese Students: From Linguistics to Pedagogy by David Whitenack and Kunie Kikunaga
Learning in America: the Filipino-American Sociocultural Perspective by Edmundo F. Litton
Promoting Educational Success for Filipino-American Students: A Linguistic Perspective by Rosita G. Galang
Vietnamese-American Students: Between the Pressure to Succeed and the Pressure to Change by Chung Hoang Chuong
English Instruction for High Achievement in the 21st Century: A Vietnamese-American Persepctive by Mai Dao
Mong-American Students: Challenges and Opportunities by Anthony T. Vang
Hmong Linguistic Awareness for Classroom Teachers by Paoze Thao
Scars of War: Educational Issues and Challenges for Cambodian-American Students by Khatharya Um
Linguistic Perspective on the Education of Cambodian-Aermican Students by Wayne E. Wright