false 1528829 1 <B> </I></B></U> Experts in the field of assessment of literacy development of bilingual learners have contributed articles that provide tools to help classroom teachers assess literacy. <B> </I></B></U> In response to the increasingly diverse bilingual population of our schools, this book offers clear, research-based and class tested perspectives so that teachers can work with the literacy needs and levels of their students. Literacy Assessment of Second Language Learners views literacy as a social, linguistic and cognitive process. Abilities developed in one language are used and transferred to a second language. The approach to assessment is authentic and meaning based as compared to traditional, formal assessment. This text also takes into account the unique circumstances of second language learners. <B> </I></B></U> For educators of a Second Language. 1520816 7 10 2000 Literacy Assessment of Second Language Learners total:2|3:1|2:1| 2 5 2 0 2 0 false false Thu May 14 13:00:38 -0700 2009 Thu May 14 13:00:38 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Jun 10 15:14:20 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 10 15:14:32 -0700 2008