An American Paradox: A Monolingual Nation in a Plurilingual World Volume 1
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Authors
Thorsos, Nilsa J.
Ryan, Mark
Cheung, George T.
Issue Date
2025
Type
Book
Language
en
Keywords
Sanford College of Education
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Abstract
American Paradox combines professional expertise with advanced writing tools to streamline creativity and enhance engagement. The editors skillfully integrated traditional methods and modern technologies—such as spell check, thesauruses, AI prompts, n-gram analysis, and Smart Art—to achieve clarity, precision, and structure while crafting a unified and compelling narrative. The book delivers accessible insights into the latest neurolinguistic research, particularly its application to lesson planning, alongside strategies to nurture inclusive and supportive learning environments. It highlights how improved communication through teachers learning their students' language can enhance educational outcomes. By embracing plurilingualism, educators can pave the way for equal opportunity and equity in meeting diverse student needs. Designed for K-12 teachers and teacher candidates, the book serves as a roadmap to address the shortcomings of American language education while advocating for progressive policies to bridge those gaps. It calls for a new generation of multilingual educators to foster hope, inclusion, and positive connections with millions of public school students by sharing the experience of plurilingualism. As the book suggests, teachers who understand their students' languages can build rapport and foster enriched interactions, emphasizing the undeniable benefits of multilingual comprehension.