Restrictive Language Policy in Practice: English Learners in Arizona

As the most restrictive language policy context in the United States, Arizona’s monolingual and prescriptive approach to teaching English learners continues to capture international attention. More than five school years after initial implementation, this study uses qualitative data from the individuals doing the policy work to provide a holistic picture of the complexities and intricacies of Arizona’s language policy in practice. Drawing on the varied perspectives of teachers, leaders, administrators, teacher-educators, lawmakers and community activists, the book examines the lived experiences of those involved in Arizona’s language policy on a daily basis, highlighting the importance of local perspectives and experiences as well as the need to prepare and professionalize teachers of English learners.Additional ISBNs1783096411, 1783096438, 9781783096411, 9781783096435Restrictive Language Policy in Practice: English Learners in Arizona 1st Edition is written by Amy J. Heineke and published by Multilingual Matters (NBN). ISBNs for Restrictive Language Policy in Practice are 9781783096428, 178309642X and the print ISBNs are 9781783096411, 1783096411. Additional ISBNs include 1783096411, 1783096438, 9781783096411, 9781783096435.