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The power of talk : how words change our lives /

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This study shows how everyday speech can be a transforming force in today's schools, creating a more equitable environment for people of all backgrounds. Written by experts on language and diversity, this resource combines research-validated tools and real-world insights for addressing verbal c...

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Main Author: Briscoe, Felecia
Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Other Authors: Arriaza, Gilberto, Henze, Rosemary C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, c2009.
Subjects:
Discourse analysis > Social aspects.
Communication in education.
Language and education > Social aspects.
Sociolinguistics.
Equality.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This study shows how everyday speech can be a transforming force in today's schools, creating a more equitable environment for people of all backgrounds. Written by experts on language and diversity, this resource combines research-validated tools and real-world insights for addressing verbal communication issues within the classroom and schoolwide.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 183 pages) : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781483350356 (ebook) :