Latino Students in American Schools: Historical and Contemporary Views

by Valentina Kloosterman

Overview

The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive historical and contemporary view of the education of Latinos in the United States. It is unique in that it provides readers with accurate information that will deepen their understanding and knowledge about Latinos from preschool to higher education, as well as in special education, gifted education, and migrant and urban education. Topics such as bilingualism and teacher preparation are an integral part of this thorough and eloquent book.

Among culturally and linguistically diverse groups in the United States, the Latino population is the largest and fastest growing. Thus, to prepare for the growing numbers of Latino children and to make the most of their education, educators, researchers, and policymakers must recognize and build on the invaluable resource represented by Latino students. The information provided is based on current research and practice in the field. Our school system continues to underestimate the cognitive and socioemotional potential of Latino students by its limited awareness and representation of the Latino cultural characteristics, social dynamics, interests and abilities, bilingualism, as well as confronting socioeconomic challenges and educational needs. This situation clearly demonstrates a need for a reformulation of educational practice at all grade levels and for the provision of accurate information to assist practitioners and researchers in their knowledge and practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780897898980
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/30/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

VALENTINA I. KLOOSTERMAN is a Research Associate in the Center for Children and Families at Education Development Center, Newton, MA.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Virginia Gonzalez
Preface by Valentina I. Kloosterman
Contested Learning: Latino Education in the United States from the 1500s to the Present by Guadalupe San Miguel Jr.
Faces of the Future: Latino Children in Early Childhood Education Programs by Luis A. Hernandez
Democratizing Latino Education: A Perspective on Elementary Education by Lilia I. Bartolome
The Struggle of Access: The Achievement Trends of Latino Youth in Middle and High School by Alberto M. Ochoa
Latino Students in Pursuit of Higher Education: What Helps or Hinders Their Success by Alana M. Zambone and Margarita Alicea-Saez
Latino Bilingual Students: The Contexts of Home and School by Aquiles Iglesias & Leah Fabiano
Addressing the Needs of Latinos in Special Education by Alba A. Ortiz
A Shameful Subject: The Condition of Latino Students in Gifted Education by Valentina I. Kloosterman
Ensuring Success for Latino Migrant Students by Velma D. Menchaca
Triumphs and Tragedies: The Urban Schooling of Latino Students by Theresa Montano and Eloise Lopez-Metcalfe
The Role of Preservice Teacher Education in Serving Latino Students by Keith J. Suranna
List of Contributors