Multi-Lingualism as an Asset not a Deficit

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Sonia Nieto describes knowledge of different language as positive
and beneficial and encourages teachers to use the languages that their
students bring to the classroom.

About the Author

Sonia Nieto

Sonia Nieto is Professor Emerita of Language, Literacy, and Culture, School of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.