REVIEW Language, Power and Pedagogy: Bilingual Children in the Crossfire (original) (raw)

Cummins' work explores the complex interplay between language, power, and pedagogy, particularly in the context of bilingual education. He argues for the importance of his hypotheses on literacy skills transfer between languages and advocates for adequate support in schools for English language learners, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of language proficiency assessment. The publication seeks to synthesize key research and calls for a transformation in pedagogical practices, addressing issues like discrimination and the adequacy of current testing methods.