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Asian-American Education Prospects and Challenges
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Clara C. Park, ed., Marilyn Mei-Ying Chi, ed.
ISBN: 0-89789-603-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-89789-603-0
320 pages
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 10/30/1999
List Price: $34.95 (UK Sterling Price: £24.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Also Available: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: Written for educators of all grade levels, this book provides critical information about the educational needs of Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese-American students in U.S. public schools. Written by educators who have lived through many of the experiences discussed, the book is an intimate account, as well as a comprehensive scholarly survey of the seven major Asian-American groups.

For each Asian-American group there are two chapters: one sociocultural and one linguistic. Each vividly documents the unique characteristics of each ethnic group and provides effective strategies to work with students and parents. Given the dearth of literature on the education of Asian immigrant students, this book can serve as an effective guide for teachers, teacher educators, school administrators, and support service providers, and help shape the educational programs, practices, and policies for the seven major Asian-American groups.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
    Sociocultural Adjustment of Chinese-American Students by Li-Rong Lilly Cheng
    Linguistic Perspective on the Education of Chinese-American Students by Marilyn Mei-Ying Chi
    Schooling for Korean-American Students: A Sociocultural Perspective by Clara C. Park
    Linguistic Perspective on the Education of Korean-American Students by Harold Chu
    Meeting the Educational and Sociocultural Needs of Japanese Students in American Schools by Tina Yamano-Nishida
    Teaching English to Native Japanese Students: From Linguistics to Pedagogy by David Whitenack and Kunie Kikunaga
    Learning in America: the Filipino-American Sociocultural Perspective by Edmundo F. Litton
    Promoting Educational Success for Filipino-American Students: A Linguistic Perspective by Rosita G. Galang
    Vietnamese-American Students: Between the Pressure to Succeed and the Pressure to Change by Chung Hoang Chuong
    English Instruction for High Achievement in the 21st Century: A Vietnamese-American Persepctive by Mai Dao
    Mong-American Students: Challenges and Opportunities by Anthony T. Vang
    Hmong Linguistic Awareness for Classroom Teachers by Paoze Thao
    Scars of War: Educational Issues and Challenges for Cambodian-American Students by Khatharya Um
    Linguistic Perspective on the Education of Cambodian-Aermican Students by Wayne E. Wright
About the Author: CLARA C. PARK is Associate Professor of Education, California State University, Northridge.

MARILYN MEI-YING CHI is Professor of Language and Literacy Education, San Jose State University.
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