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Voices of Newcomers: Experiences of Multilingual Learners
This is an easy-to-read guide for all teachers looking to meet the needs of Multilingual Learners/English Learners, in particular Newcomers and SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education). Educators may feel intimidated admitting that they need to learn more about ways to help their students; here they will find easy-to-implement and non-judgmental support that busy teachers can put into place from the first moment they pick up the book. This book is designed to be a go-to resource for general education teachers, preservice teachers, administrators, and ESL/ENL teachers who need support in teaching children who are new to the country and have little English. By amplifying the voices of these students, their families, and their teachers, this handbook includes real-life stories to help educators understand these diverse perspectives. This book is practical for educators of all ages who want to best empower their students to succeed.
246 pages, Paperback
Published December 27, 2021
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March 8, 2023
Denise Furlong brings her expertise and passion forward throughout this book. The experiences shared along with the strategies will help anyone in their quest to become a teacher of ML’s or for any teacher who currently works with ML’s it is an amazing resource. Any teacher in general could benefit from having this book in their educational library.
October 8, 2023
Voices of Newcomers provides teachers with the tools needed to empower Newcomer students. Dr. Furlong offers a variety of teaching strategies that can be put into place to ensure that their students' needs are being met, and that their students will gain independence as quickly as possible. The reflection questions are thought provoking and enable the reader to connect with the material.
March 3, 2022
A practical and real perspective of multilingualism in the classroom. The author brings her expertise from her teaching experience, so the educator reading it can feel totally identified with the real life situations that she brings. It has been a joy to read this book!
September 16, 2024
In Voices of Newcomers: Experiences of Multilingual Learners, Dr. Denise Furlong has created an essential resource for educators, especially those working with multilingual learners. As someone who teaches high school English and is pursuing a graduate degree to become a Reading Specialist, I am always on the lookout for practical tools that will help me support all of my students, particularly those who are striving readers or English learners. This book delivers on multiple fronts.
I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Furlong as a professor and advisor during my graduate studies. She is compassionate, encouraging, and truly inspires teachers to advocate for their students. That same passion and commitment to equity shine through in her writing. The book is filled with student testimonials that give a voice to the multilingual learners in our classrooms, making their experiences and challenges deeply personal and relatable. These stories alone make the book worth reading, as they help remind us why we do what we do as educators.
What I found especially valuable, though, was the abundance of ready-to-use strategies. The scaffolding resources are fantastic—not just for multilingual learners, but for any student who may be struggling with reading. Even in classrooms that do not have a large multilingual population, the strategies in this book can easily be adapted to benefit all students. With curriculum cuts and ever-changing demands, having resources like this at the ready is a game-changer. The appendix is filled with tools and handouts that you can start using immediately, which is a huge plus in a profession where time is always at a premium.
One of the greatest challenges in education is the constant pressure to meet goals within the constraints of the school year. We all feel like there’s never enough time. But having Voices of Newcomers as a resource in your toolkit can help you feel more confident and prepared to support your students, no matter their background or reading level.
In short, this book is an invaluable resource for any educator looking to strengthen their teaching practice and better serve their students, particularly multilingual learners. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, the practical strategies and personal stories will leave a lasting impact on how you approach your classroom.
I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Furlong as a professor and advisor during my graduate studies. She is compassionate, encouraging, and truly inspires teachers to advocate for their students. That same passion and commitment to equity shine through in her writing. The book is filled with student testimonials that give a voice to the multilingual learners in our classrooms, making their experiences and challenges deeply personal and relatable. These stories alone make the book worth reading, as they help remind us why we do what we do as educators.
What I found especially valuable, though, was the abundance of ready-to-use strategies. The scaffolding resources are fantastic—not just for multilingual learners, but for any student who may be struggling with reading. Even in classrooms that do not have a large multilingual population, the strategies in this book can easily be adapted to benefit all students. With curriculum cuts and ever-changing demands, having resources like this at the ready is a game-changer. The appendix is filled with tools and handouts that you can start using immediately, which is a huge plus in a profession where time is always at a premium.
One of the greatest challenges in education is the constant pressure to meet goals within the constraints of the school year. We all feel like there’s never enough time. But having Voices of Newcomers as a resource in your toolkit can help you feel more confident and prepared to support your students, no matter their background or reading level.
In short, this book is an invaluable resource for any educator looking to strengthen their teaching practice and better serve their students, particularly multilingual learners. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, the practical strategies and personal stories will leave a lasting impact on how you approach your classroom.
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