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Promoting An Environment For Choice In A Bilingual Class Through Literature, Claudia Peralta Nov 2012

Promoting An Environment For Choice In A Bilingual Class Through Literature, Claudia Peralta

Claudia Peralta

No abstract provided.


Niños Cultural Y Lingüisticamente Diversos: Apuntes De Una Experiencia Docente, Claudia Peralta Nash Mar 2012

Niños Cultural Y Lingüisticamente Diversos: Apuntes De Una Experiencia Docente, Claudia Peralta Nash

Claudia Peralta

He regresado a California después de ausentarme varios años (cinco para ser exacta) y tomo conciencia de que los requisitos académicos e institucionales, tanto para los alumnos como para los estudiantes en práctica docente, han cambiado tremendamente. Lo que en un principio eran "ideas" de requisitos, hoy se han convertido en "requisitos" que pueden impedir la obtención de un diploma o incluso frustrar la consecución de un título profesional, como por ejemplo el de educadora.


The Schooling Experiences Of Immigrant Students In Rural Settings, Claudia Peralta Feb 2012

The Schooling Experiences Of Immigrant Students In Rural Settings, Claudia Peralta

Claudia Peralta

No abstract provided.


Bilingual Teacher Beliefs And Practice: Do They Line Up?, Claudia Peralta Nash, Celia Den Hartog King Feb 2012

Bilingual Teacher Beliefs And Practice: Do They Line Up?, Claudia Peralta Nash, Celia Den Hartog King

Claudia Peralta

A qualitative study used observation and collection of artifacts to examine the pedagogical strategies of six teachers; four taught in a two-way bilingual education school, while the other two were first-year teachers in a school setting with large numbers of English language learners. Informal interviews were conducted throughout the time of the study; semi-structured interviews were conducted at the end of a semester of observation and recording of field notes. Some interviews attempted to uncover the beliefs teachers had about student learning, and in particular, that of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Teachers were asked about the influences and sources …


Manteniendo Nuestra Cultura: Latina/O Schooling In Rural Communities, Claudia Peralta Apr 2010

Manteniendo Nuestra Cultura: Latina/O Schooling In Rural Communities, Claudia Peralta

Claudia Peralta

No abstract provided.


Harry Potter And The Oppression Of Culturally And Linguistically Diverse U.S. Students, Claudia Peralta Nash, Celia King Dec 2008

Harry Potter And The Oppression Of Culturally And Linguistically Diverse U.S. Students, Claudia Peralta Nash, Celia King

Claudia Peralta

The authors draw from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Rowling, 2003) to reflect on how the often unspoken insinuations as to who possesses cultural capital, and whose knowledge is valued in our schools, play an important role in what opportunities are provided. As educators, they use the fictional Hogwarts School of Magic to compare and confront the issues rooted in oppression that affect the lives of U.S. students, and reflect on how injustices affect children’s educational experiences.


Keynote Speaker, Claudia Peralta Nash Feb 2008

Keynote Speaker, Claudia Peralta Nash

Claudia Peralta

No abstract provided.


Grooming "Better-Prepared" Teachers, Claudia Peralta Nash Dec 2007

Grooming "Better-Prepared" Teachers, Claudia Peralta Nash

Claudia Peralta

No abstract provided.


Children's Issues In Uruguay, C. Peralta Nash, A. Peralta Dec 2007

Children's Issues In Uruguay, C. Peralta Nash, A. Peralta

Claudia Peralta

No abstract provided.


Reclaiming Compassion: Getting To The Heart And Soul Of Teacher Education, Patricia Whang, Claudia Peralta Nash Dec 2004

Reclaiming Compassion: Getting To The Heart And Soul Of Teacher Education, Patricia Whang, Claudia Peralta Nash

Claudia Peralta

As professors committed to preparing educators poised to teach effectively across differences and in ways that actively resist perpetuating injustices, we have found Buddhist teachings to be nothing short of provocative in terms of expanding how we think and do our work. We offer the following in hopes of intriguing others to join us as we continue exploring the power and potential in practices enlightened by Buddhist teachings. These teachings have much to offer those committed to peace education. This is especially true if one agrees that peace in the world depends on a populace committed to achieving inner peace …