Teaching English Language Learners: The How To Handbook
Published on 13. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
143 pages
978-0-13-150088-4 (ISBN)
Description
Teaching English Language Learners is the essential how-to book for teachers who have English language learners in their classrooms but have little experience or training in ESL. The practical , accessible approach is ideal for new ESL teachers, and even experienced teachers in search of new insights, and other professionals who prepare teachers to better meet the academic needs of English Language Learners.
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Content
Introduction
About the Author
Chapter 1 Culture and Cultural Diversity
Preview
Know the Learner
Understanding Culture
Developing a Positive Classroom Climate
The Hidden Curriculum
Empowerment
Empowering the Language Minority Student in an English-Dominant Classroom
Family and Community Resources
Review
Chapter 2 Language and Language Acquisition
Preview
Principles of Language
Communicative Competence
Language and Context: Language Register
Academic Requirements of Language
Language and Content Activities: Within Cummins's Quadrants
How Does the Primary Language influence the Acquisition of English?
Stages of Language Proficiency
How Is Language Acquired?
Identifying and Developing Language Proficiency
What Else Influences Language Acquisition?
Strategies for English Language Development
Techniques for Providing Comprehensible Input
Questioning Techniques for Each Level of Language Proficiency
Ten Instructional Points in Grammar
Methods for English Language Development
Tools for English Language and Literacy Development
Standards-Based ELD Planning Guide
Review
Chapter 3 Literacy Development
Preview
Making Meaning from Print
Developing Strategic Readers
Gradual Release of Responsibility: To, With, By
Conditions for Learning
Cambourne's Conditions for Learning: With Classroom Applications
Promising Practices for Developing English Literacy
Approaches to Reading
Analyzing Text
Selecting Text for English Learners
Signal Words and Phrases
Observable Reading Characteristics
Approaches to Writing
Responding to Literature
Review
Chapter 4 Academic/Content Area Development
Preview
Focusing on the Learner
Accessing Core Curriculum: Promising Practices
Language Structures for Active Engagement
CALLA Learning Strategies
Graphic Organizers: Examples and Applications
Graphic Organizers: Examples for Content Areas
Planning on SDAIE Lesson
SDAIE Lesson Planning Guide
Integrating the Curriculum
Integrating Curriculum Web
Differentiating Instruction
Learning Styles/Multiple Intelligences
Differentiating Instruction: Supportive Classroom Strategies
How to Identify and Nurture Multiple Intelligences: Many Waysto Be Smart!
Review
Chapter 5 Assessment and Evaluation
Preview
Assessment Cycle
Basic Principles of Assessment
Providing a Variety of Assessment Opportunities
Using Assessment Tools
Scoring with a Four-Point Rubric
Evaluation: Making Judgments
Review
Resource Pages
Chapter Notes
References
About the Author
Chapter 1 Culture and Cultural Diversity
Preview
Know the Learner
Understanding Culture
Developing a Positive Classroom Climate
The Hidden Curriculum
Empowerment
Empowering the Language Minority Student in an English-Dominant Classroom
Family and Community Resources
Review
Chapter 2 Language and Language Acquisition
Preview
Principles of Language
Communicative Competence
Language and Context: Language Register
Academic Requirements of Language
Language and Content Activities: Within Cummins's Quadrants
How Does the Primary Language influence the Acquisition of English?
Stages of Language Proficiency
How Is Language Acquired?
Identifying and Developing Language Proficiency
What Else Influences Language Acquisition?
Strategies for English Language Development
Techniques for Providing Comprehensible Input
Questioning Techniques for Each Level of Language Proficiency
Ten Instructional Points in Grammar
Methods for English Language Development
Tools for English Language and Literacy Development
Standards-Based ELD Planning Guide
Review
Chapter 3 Literacy Development
Preview
Making Meaning from Print
Developing Strategic Readers
Gradual Release of Responsibility: To, With, By
Conditions for Learning
Cambourne's Conditions for Learning: With Classroom Applications
Promising Practices for Developing English Literacy
Approaches to Reading
Analyzing Text
Selecting Text for English Learners
Signal Words and Phrases
Observable Reading Characteristics
Approaches to Writing
Responding to Literature
Review
Chapter 4 Academic/Content Area Development
Preview
Focusing on the Learner
Accessing Core Curriculum: Promising Practices
Language Structures for Active Engagement
CALLA Learning Strategies
Graphic Organizers: Examples and Applications
Graphic Organizers: Examples for Content Areas
Planning on SDAIE Lesson
SDAIE Lesson Planning Guide
Integrating the Curriculum
Integrating Curriculum Web
Differentiating Instruction
Learning Styles/Multiple Intelligences
Differentiating Instruction: Supportive Classroom Strategies
How to Identify and Nurture Multiple Intelligences: Many Waysto Be Smart!
Review
Chapter 5 Assessment and Evaluation
Preview
Assessment Cycle
Basic Principles of Assessment
Providing a Variety of Assessment Opportunities
Using Assessment Tools
Scoring with a Four-Point Rubric
Evaluation: Making Judgments
Review
Resource Pages
Chapter Notes
References