Not exact matches
She concludes that if students are to achieve at higher levels, educators must emphasize ownership; push for biliteracy rather than
using the home language only as a vehicle for English literacy; have students read
multicultural literature; and teach skills explicitly, within the context of authentic literacy activities.
One recommended approach to increase comprehension and engagement is the
use of culturally relevant texts and
multicultural literature (Au, 1998, 1993; Barrera, 1992; Harris, 1994).