Theoretical Perspectives

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

Communities of Practice

Composition as Social Process

Critical Language Awareness

Electronic Portfolio

Literacy as Social Practice

Students-as-Ethnographers

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

Critical Qualitative Research

The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research

New Literacy Studies

Content- and Project-Based ESL Learning

Media-Based Instruction

NCLB policies and second language education