Growing Up in an Immigrant Household: Essays by Descendants of Immigrants

Author(s): Vicky Giouroukakis

Although there are thousands of media sources that relate the trials and tribulations of immigrants coming to this country to pursue the American dream, there are few that document the experiences of children of immigrants who typically straddle two worlds, the world of their parents and the country...

Back to Basics of Teaching: Best Practices for Diverse Learners

Author(s): Francine Wisnewski, Vicky Giouroukakis

This book goes back to the basics of teaching and presents information that all beginning teachers need to know about teaching diverse learners. It is designed to help you, the new teacher, understand what it means to be an effective teacher and how to become one. The authors discuss how to create a...