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Papers by Sandra Schecter

Heinemann eBooks, 2003

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or m... more All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Multilingual education in practice : using diversity as a resource / edited by Sandra R. Schecter and Jim Cummins. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references.

... Other native languages of Hawai'i residents include Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietname... more ... Other native languages of Hawai'i residents include Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Tongan, Laotian, Mexican Spanish, and Thai. ... The SHALL heritage language curric-ulum roots pedagogical activities in students' home experiences to facili-tate their ...

Contents: D.J. Clandinin, Foreword. Preface. C.P. Casanave, S.R. Schecter, Introduction: Readers ... more Contents: D.J. Clandinin, Foreword. Preface. C.P. Casanave, S.R. Schecter, Introduction: Readers and Authors in Search of Selves. Part I:Evolving a Philosophy. C. Edelsky, Working on the Margins. M. Foster, What I Learned in Catholic School. L.W. Fillmore, Luck, Fish Seeds, and Second-Language Learning. P.V. Paul, Between Scylla and Charybdis: Evolving Views on Literacy Education for Students with Hearing Impairment. J. Cummins, Echoes From the Past: Stepping Stones Toward a Personal Critical Literacy. Explorations for Part One: Evolving a Philosophy. Part II:Identity Dilemmas. N. Gonzalez, Blurred Voices: Who Speaks for the Subaltern? D.P. Shea, In Search of Gender Bias. S.R. Schecter, My Professional Transformation. Explorations for Part Two: Identity Dilemmas. Part III:Lessons from Teachings and Learnings. V.G. Paley, Talking to Myself in a Daily Journal: Reflections of a Kindergarten Teacher. T. Smoke, Breaking the Silence. J.S. Bell, Shifting Frames, Shifting Stories. T. Scovel, Strength from Weakness, Insight from Failure. Explorations for Part Three: Lessons from Teachings and Learnings. Part IV:Reflections on the Profession. J.F. Fanselow, Postcard Realities. A. Strand, Sabbatical Blues. D.E. Murray, Changing the Margins: Dilemmas of a Reformer in the Field. C.P. Casanave, Body-Mergings: Searching for Connections with Academic Discourse. Explorations for Part Four: Reflections on the Profession. Part V:Conversations. D.E. Murray, On Getting There from Here. J.W-B. Olsen, Reflections by Fax and E-mail. D.P. Shea, S.R. Schecter, Correspondence with an Editor. Explorations for Part Five: Conversations.

Canadian Modern Language Review-revue Canadienne Des Langues Vivantes, 2006

The Modern Language Journal, 1989

Examining the role played by ideology in a teacher research group, a study focused on the differi... more Examining the role played by ideology in a teacher research group, a study focused on the differing ideologies on research, teaching/learning, and writing held and developed by the members of the group. Treatments of teacher research remain directed mainly at clarifying the content, the status, and the boundaries of the research practice engaged in by teachers and describing how teacher research contrasts with "university research" with regard to these elements. The well-supported, university-affiliated teacher research group was comprised of from 19 to 20 teachers representing a wide spectrum of grade levels. All on the high school and college level taught English. Ethnographic participant observation occurred over the span of two years. Case studies of three members of the group illustrate the three global positions taken by members in the teacher research group: a "teacher empowerment" position, a "social change" position, and a "professional development" position. The concept of ideology was utilized to emphasize that beliefs about society, politics, and cognition are intimately bound up in the teacher researchers' different perspectives. Analysis of the ideological positions that developed within thiA teacher research group, along with the conflicts and interchanges among the participants, demonstrates that there are important divisions within the teacher research movement that are intellectually creative and socially important. (Contains 42 references, eight notes, and three figures which present a synthesis of the commonalities and differences among the three positions.) (RS)

This 44-item bibliography presents annotationb of video resources for the teaching of literacy th... more This 44-item bibliography presents annotationb of video resources for the teaching of literacy that feature instructors who effectively put theory into practice-videos that portray literacy teachers and learners in action. To preserve the aesthetic integrity of individual videos produced as part of a series, individual videos are not classified into topical categories. Topics of videos in the bibliography include emergent literacy, reading comprehension, word identification, prewriting, English as a second language, collab-rative writing, literature-based classrooms, and multicultural education. In addition to information on how to obtain the video and a detailed review, each entry in the bibliography presents classificatory information under the descriptor "suggested specific uses"-subject matter audiences fo:: which the resource may hold special appeal and specific topic or problem areas about which the video may prove insightful. Videos in the bibliography were produced between 1984 and 1992, although not all videos indicate when they were produced. (RS)

The Modern Language Journal, 1988

Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, May 26, 2023

This study illuminates the current policy and practice dynamics and tensions of school internatio... more This study illuminates the current policy and practice dynamics and tensions of school internationalization in the province of Ontario generated by the increasing presence of international students at the secondary school level, identified as early study abroad (ESA) students. It conducts a comparative thematic analysis of a set of interviews with school-and board-level stakeholders of internationalization alongside a critical policy analysis of a key provincial policy text. We find that ESA-based internationalization is largely run out of internationalization offices resourced to focus on student recruitment and administrative support, with oversight of homestay and custodianship being significant components. The more idealistic visions of school internationalization emphasized in provincial policy and some school discourse occur in a more reactive fashion. On-the-ground educational support of these newcomer ESA students is shouldered by schools and educators within their existing and limited capacities, while the intercultural dimensions and benefits remain largely aspirational.

Over the past few years, teacher research has become increasingly popular both as a Movement and ... more Over the past few years, teacher research has become increasingly popular both as a Movement and as an emerging field. Ideology plays a prominent and underestimated role in the group dynamics and activities of teacher research groups. Treatments of teacher research remain directed mainly at clarifying the content, the status, and the boundaries of the research practice engaged in by teachers. Treatments of the topic also often describe how teacher research contrasts with university research with regard to these elements. However, the differing ideologies of participants, especially in the areas of research, teaching/learning, and writing, have been little noted, despite the key place that these differences may hold in the overall project. A study was conducted which focusud on one well-supported, university-affiliated teacher research group over a period of 2 years. The group was comprised of from 19 to 20 teachers representing a wide spectrum of grade levels. All on the high school and college level taught English. The concept of ideology was utilized to emphasize that beliefs about society, politics, and cognition are intimately bound up in the teacher researchers' different perspectives. Analysis of the ideological positions that developed within this teacher research group, along with the conflicts and interchanges among the participants, demonstrates that there are important divisions within the teacher research movement that are intellectually creative and socially important. Furthermore, educational progress does not demand homogenization of these differences. (Contains 29 references.) (HB)

Urban Education, Jul 5, 2017

We examine an action research initiative focusing on youths who were born and/or began formal sch... more We examine an action research initiative focusing on youths who were born and/or began formal schooling in Canada but raised in homes where the societally dominant language was not extensively spoken. Concepts of place and situation were used as heuristics to extend secondary-level students' problem-solving abilities and literacy engagement and-using activities revolving around youths' locations within family, school, and community ecologies-to stimulate reflection on their personal and socially situated identities. The structure of secondary schooling, including its engagement of placemaking processes, is not conducive to the promotion of pedagogies that beneficially support the learning of this student cohort.

Proceedings of the 2023 AERA Annual Meeting

Language Socialization in Bilingual and Multilingual Societies

After-school programs, focused on immigrant students and their parents, can improve the performan... more After-school programs, focused on immigrant students and their parents, can improve the performance of students and also get parents more involved in their children’s schooling. It is important to use diversity as a resource in the classroom.York's Knowledge Mobilization Unit provides services and funding for faculty, graduate students, and community organizations seeking to maximize the impact of academic research and expertise on public policy, social programming, and professional practice. It is supported by SSHRC and CIHR grants, and by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. kmbunit@yorku.ca www.researchimpact.c

Routledge, Apr 21, 2006

... paints the evidence NARRATIVE CONTENT Setting: specifies setting Character development: incl... more ... paints the evidence NARRATIVE CONTENT Setting: specifies setting Character development: includes descriptive information that will help reader understand the characters&amp;#x27; motives 4 4The Teachers&amp;#x27; Assessment Rubric was developed by Sandra Schecter in cooperation with ...