Ever since its publication in 1995, this book has offered a means for teachers to consider why some bilingual pupils in their classrooms are not making learning progress or are academically underachieving. This new second edition has been revised and updated in the light of the new government legislation and guidance, most significantly the revised Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs.
It continues to look at ways of asking questions about the pupil, of collecting evidence of both learning and language development and of offering support within the classroom.
It contains a...