Theoretical Perpectives print version

We provide here summaries of some key theoretical perspectives that inform CSLR projects. Development of this resource is ongoing and will be periodically updated.

pdf Communities of Practice

pdf Composition as Social Process

pdf Critical Language Awareness

pdf Electronic Portfolio

pdf Literacy as Social Practice

pdf Students-as-Ethnographers

pdf Third Space

Bibliography
This bibliography compiles references for current research on K-12 second language education. The bibliography focuses on five areas: 1) critical qualitative research, 2) new literacy studies, 3) content- and project-based ESL learning, 4) media-based instruction, and 5) NCLB policies and second language education. Brief bibliographic annotations for selected references are accessible via the hypertext links in the reference list below. Began in the summer of 2005, this bibliographic compilation is ongoing and will be updated periodically. Comments and suggestions for additional citations are welcome. Please email us at cslr@hawaii.edu

pdf Critical Qualitative Research

pdf The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research

pdf New Literacy Studies

pdf Content- and Project-Based ESL Learning

pdf Media-Based Instruction

pdf NCLB policies and second language education
pdf Critical Approaches to Research, Pedagogy, Literacy, and Practices

PDF Narrative