The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners (R)
Published on 5. March 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
142 pages
978-1-945351-30-3 (ISBN)
Description
The 6 Principles are universal guidelines drawn from decades of research in language pedagogy and language acquisition theory that should undergird any program of English language instruction. These foundational principles are for all educators in any classroom where students are learning English as a new language or learning content through that new language. They are applicable across different educational settings, such as classrooms with children, dual language learners, emerging bilinguals, and multilingual students.
What's Inside? - Essential information on language development and second language acquisition
- Detailed explanations of each of the 6 Principles
- Practical applications of the 6 Principles for your K-12 classroom
- Vignettes and examples from different contexts
- Ideas for building strong communities of practice
- A 6 Principles Self-Assessment
- Suggested applications for the 6 Principles beyond the classroom
- Plus, gain access to informational videos and additional online resources for educators and educational personnel.
What's Inside? - Essential information on language development and second language acquisition
- Detailed explanations of each of the 6 Principles
- Practical applications of the 6 Principles for your K-12 classroom
- Vignettes and examples from different contexts
- Ideas for building strong communities of practice
- A 6 Principles Self-Assessment
- Suggested applications for the 6 Principles beyond the classroom
- Plus, gain access to informational videos and additional online resources for educators and educational personnel.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Alexandria
United States
Target group
ELT/ESL
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-945351-30-3 (9781945351303)
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Writing Team Tesol
6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners(R)
E-Book
03/2018
TESOL Press
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Content
- Foreword by Jim Cummins
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- CHAPTER 1
- A Vision for Exemplary English Language Teaching
- The Need for the 6 Principles in the United States
- TESOL's Vision for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners
- The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners
- A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- CHAPTER 2
- What Teachers Should Know about English Language Development to Plan Instruction
- Developing Academic Language Proficiency
- Conditions for Second Language Learning
- The Role of Language in Identity
- A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- CHAPTER 3
- The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners
- Principle 1. Know Your Learners
- Principle 2. Create Conditions for Language Learning
- Principle 3. Design High-Quality Lessons for Language Development
- Principle 4. Adapt Lesson Delivery as Needed
- Principle 5. Monitor and Assess Student Language Development
- Principle 6. Engage and Collaborate within a Community of Practice
- A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- CHAPTER 4
- Additional Roles for Teachers of English Learners
- Mentor or Counselor
- Advocate
- Resource for Colleagues
- Developer and Reviewer of Curricula, Materials, and Assessments
- Participant on School and District Committees for Programming and Policy
- A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- CHAPTER 5
- Establishing a Culture of Shared Responsibility
- School Principals and Assistant Principals
- District Curriculum Directors
- Special Education Directors and Gifted and Talented Program Directors
- Reading Specialists and Instructional Coaches
- Librarians and Media Specialists
- Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, and School Psychologists
- A Look Back and a Final Observation
- Appendix A
- Overview of the Most Common Programs for English Learners in the United States
- Appendix B
- Self-Assessment: The 6 Principles Checklist for Teachers
- Appendix C
- Resources for Key Personnel Who Share Responsibility for the Education of English Learners
- Glossary
- References and Further Reading
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- CHAPTER 1
- A Vision for Exemplary English Language Teaching
- The Need for the 6 Principles in the United States
- TESOL's Vision for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners
- The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners
- A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- CHAPTER 2
- What Teachers Should Know about English Language Development to Plan Instruction
- Developing Academic Language Proficiency
- Conditions for Second Language Learning
- The Role of Language in Identity
- A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- CHAPTER 3
- The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners
- Principle 1. Know Your Learners
- Principle 2. Create Conditions for Language Learning
- Principle 3. Design High-Quality Lessons for Language Development
- Principle 4. Adapt Lesson Delivery as Needed
- Principle 5. Monitor and Assess Student Language Development
- Principle 6. Engage and Collaborate within a Community of Practice
- A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- CHAPTER 4
- Additional Roles for Teachers of English Learners
- Mentor or Counselor
- Advocate
- Resource for Colleagues
- Developer and Reviewer of Curricula, Materials, and Assessments
- Participant on School and District Committees for Programming and Policy
- A Look Back and a Look Ahead
- CHAPTER 5
- Establishing a Culture of Shared Responsibility
- School Principals and Assistant Principals
- District Curriculum Directors
- Special Education Directors and Gifted and Talented Program Directors
- Reading Specialists and Instructional Coaches
- Librarians and Media Specialists
- Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, and School Psychologists
- A Look Back and a Final Observation
- Appendix A
- Overview of the Most Common Programs for English Learners in the United States
- Appendix B
- Self-Assessment: The 6 Principles Checklist for Teachers
- Appendix C
- Resources for Key Personnel Who Share Responsibility for the Education of English Learners
- Glossary
- References and Further Reading