This book details a three-year, multi-stranded study of teacher education programs that prepare future teachers to work with multilingual learners. The book examines how racism and linguicism collaborate to shape the conditions under which teacher candidates learn how to teach. The analysis traces dynamic shifts in thinking and practice as participants reflected on their personal, professional and academic experiences in relation to formal curriculum and assessment policies to interpret what it means to work with multilingual learners in the classroom. The book offers guiding principles – above all, learning from multilingual learners, not only about them – and presents a suite of teacher-education practices to disrupt the interplay of language and race that so deeply shapes teacher-candidate learning about multilingual learners.

This book details a three-year, multi-stranded study of teacher education programs that prepare future teachers to work with multilingual learners. The book examines how racism and linguicism collaborate to shape the conditions under which teacher candidates learn how to teach. The analysis traces dynamic shifts in thinking and practice as participants reflected on their personal, professional and academic experiences in relation to formal curriculum and assessment policies to interpret what it means to work with multilingual learners in the classroom. The book offers guiding principles – above all, learning from multilingual learners, not only about them – and presents a suite of teacher-education practices to disrupt the interplay of language and race that so deeply shapes teacher-candidate learning about multilingual learners.

Learning through practice lies at the heart of social work education, providing the opportunity for students to develop and employ the skills, experience and knowledge they need to become effective social workers. This exciting new addition to Palgrave's Practical Social Work series provides an integrated and user-friendly approach to practice learning by putting placements within a broader learning framework. Rather than treating placements as an isolated aspect of the social work degree, Practice Learning in Social Work shows how they are relevant to all aspects of the social work experience. Divided in to three parts, this book's pragmatic approach mirrors students' own journey as they progress from preparation for practice, through to actual experience, and then beyond this to support personal and professional development right up to qualification as a Newly Qualified Social Worker. With a strong emphasis on service users and carers as central stake holders, Practice Learning in Social Work illustrates the practical nature of the profession with realistic case scenarios based on real life learning experiences, reflective learning exercises and practice led research references throughout. Progress checklists, linked to the Professional Capabilities Framework, also provide readers with the opportunity to assess their own strengths and learning needs.

Who would have guessed that the petite, tawny brown-eyed introvert is an extraordinary vocalist and phenomenal pianist? Retreating to her imaginary cave at night, Kenya escapes the stigma of her "special education" status and dreams of becoming an R&B diva. When Kenya's mainstreamed into regular classes, she's encouraged to audition for the Telham Park Idol competition. The thrill of meeting new friends and the handsome sophomore quickly goes south when her trust is betrayed. And to worsen matters, personal tragedy strikes. Can Kenya summon enough strength to take center stage?

After detectives from the Internet crime unit show up at the Parker's front door questioning Brian's cyber activity, his father confines him to his room without his techno-toys. With thoughts on finding the beautiful stranger who escaped him in Manhattan, Brian sneaks into his mother's home office and unexpectedly meets a 17-year-old Ethiopian teenager named Yemiate in a chat room. Brian becomes obsessed in his quest to save Yemiate from his plight of hunger, poverty, and third-world hardships. But the "mission" will require the support of Brian's father, friends, and the community. The clock is ticking, and every minute counts.

Being a 21st century history buff and gifted athlete has earned 16-year-old Christopher the reputation of a bad boy. His membership is being sought by the debate team, and the school track coach desperately needs Christopher in order to win the state championship. But Christopher's on a fast track of another kind. Obsessed with a love for old, classic cars and spinning rims, he's determined to buy one and start a business of his own. He's further distracted by thrill-seeking friends, and soon becomes targeted by street thugs. Christopher has to make a decision...fast

Life is about to change for 15-year-old Princess when she leaves the inner-city streets of New York to attend Boravia College. The prestigious boarding school, with its affluent co-eds, musical prodigies, and spoiled brainiacs, has its challenges. One of her roommates is a schemer. The all-city basketball champion wants to own her, only he has a game-changing secret. And as a school news columnist, Princess must turn a blind eye to dangerous ploys, revengeful plots, and a mystery romance gone bad. Will Princess decide to stay?