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Distinguishing Language Differences from Language Disorders in Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students

Describes a methodology that educators can use to appropriately classify students who are linguistically and culturally diverse. The article lists the student behaviors to observe when distinguishing a language difference from a language disorder and illustrates how educators can conceptualize student background and current status in selecting various alternatives in special education. (GR)

• Author/Creator: Roseberry-McKibbin, Celeste
• Date Published: Sum
• Journal/Secondary Title: Multicultural Education
• Number: 4
• Volume: 2
• Year: 1995

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: People: Students
• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Multicultural Educational Practices
• Subject: Cultural Pluralism
• Subject: Elementary Education
• Subject: Ethnic Groups
• Subject: Language Impairments
• Subject: Learning Disabilities
• Subject: Limited English Speaking
• Subject: Student Behavior
• Subject: Teacher Student Relationship

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