Teaching English Language Learners In Elementary School Communities

Author : Christian Faltis
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education, Bilingual
ISBN : UOM:39015061444561

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Teaching English Language Learners in Elementary School Communities by Christian Faltis Pdf

Designed for student teachers, general education teachers, and teachers of dual-language classes, this new edition of Teaching English Language Learners in Elementary School Communities is now aligned with the standards developed by TESOL. This book also addresses teachers' expectations of English Language Learners, solutions for the dual-language classroom, how to encourage active participation and social integration, mixed-language whole-class teaching, small groupwork, involving families and communities in school activities, and assessment-an invaluable resource for teaching English Language Learners. FEATURES OF THE FOURTH EDITION INCLUDE: A sociocultural framework that centers around social learning, rather than a psychological framework that centers around individual learning. Applicability to dual-language education in addition to student teaching and regular education. New! View of being a good language learner in the context of a social classroom. New! Chapter on assessment practices, highlighting the multiple roles of oral and written language assessment.

Author : Ontario. Ministry of Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : English language
ISBN : 1424954886

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Supporting English Language Learners in Kindergarten by Ontario. Ministry of Education Pdf

Author : Christian Faltis,Sarah Hudelson
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015040574421

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Bilingual Education in Elementary and Secondary School Communities by Christian Faltis,Sarah Hudelson Pdf

The number of immigrant and minority students who are entering school with a language other than English is growing and will continue to do so in substantial proportions well into the next millennium. To succeed in school, many of these students will require teachers who have the ability and desire to 1) teach literacy and content in the students' native language, 2) to integrate language and content, 3) make schooling culturally relevant, and 4) take a stance against anti-bilingual forces in society and education. Written by two leaders in the field of bilingual education, this book focuses teachers toward the goal of building school communities. the authors believe bilingual education should be an integral part of school communities that all personnel should be involved in and responsible for. Topics include: the why and what of bilingual education, bilingual educational settings, bilingual education in elementary and secondary school settings, and much more. This book belongs in the hands of every school administrator and teacher looking to incorporate bilingual education into their school.

Author : Guofang Li,Patricia A. Edwards
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781606236642

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Best Practices in ELL Instruction by Guofang Li,Patricia A. Edwards Pdf

In this indispensable work, prominent authorities review the latest research on all aspects of ELL instruction (K–12) and identify what works for today's students and schools. Provided are best-practice guidelines for targeting reading, writing, oral language, vocabulary, content-domain literacies, and other core skill areas; assessing culturally and linguistically diverse students; and building strong school–home–community partnerships. Chapters include clear-cut recommendations for teaching adolescent ELLs and those with learning disabilities. The comprehensive scope, explicit linkages from research to practice, and guidance for becoming a culturally informed, reflective practitioner make the book an ideal course text.

Author : Renee Rubin,John Sutterby,Michelle Abrego
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317921448

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Engaging the Families of ELLs by Renee Rubin,John Sutterby,Michelle Abrego Pdf

Learn how to involve the diverse families of English language learners with the effective, practical approaches in this book. This must-have resource for teachers and school leaders is packed with fresh ideas geared toward building a partnership between school communities and ELL families. The authors begin each chapter with realistic scenarios that commonly arise with ELL families. They offer activities designed to assess current practices, investigate family perceptions and expectations, overcome challenges, and improve communication. The strategies in this book help you engage families at school and at home in innovative and successful ways. Organized with the busy educator in mind, the book can be read straight through or section by section to best fit your specific needs. As a bonus, every chapter concludes with a wealth of useful resources on every topic! As the demographics of America's schools continue to grow and change, this book guides you to building a school community in which every family can thrive!

Author : Judie Haynes,Debbie Zacarian
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416610434

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Teaching English Language Learners Across the Content Areas by Judie Haynes,Debbie Zacarian Pdf

Strategies, tools, tips, and examples that teachers can use to help English language learners at all levels flourish in mainstream classrooms.

Author : Lorrie Stoops Verplaetse,Naomi Migliacci
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351563048

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Inclusive Pedagogy for English Language Learners by Lorrie Stoops Verplaetse,Naomi Migliacci Pdf

In this Handbook leading researchers, teacher educators, and expert practitioners speak to current and future educators and educational leaders in understandable language about the research that informs best practices for English language learners integrated into the K-12 public school system. Responding to current state and federal mandates that require educators to link their practices to sound research results, it is designed to help educators to define, select, and defend realistic educational practices that include and serve well their English language learning student populations. A critical and distinctive feature of this volume is its non-technical language that is accessible to general educators who have not been trained in the fields of second-language development and applied linguistics. Each chapter begins with a thorough discussion of the recommended practices, followed by a description of the research that supports these practices. The rigor of reported research is contained, but this research is written in a lay person’s terminology, accompanied by bibliographies for readers who wish to read about the research in technical detail. The volume is structured around four themes: • In the Elementary Classroom • In the Middle and Secondary Classroom • School and Community Collaboration • School and District Reform. Inclusive Pedagogy for English Language Learners is intended for current and future educational administrators, all educators who have a keen interest in school reform at the classroom, school, or district level, and staff developers, policy makers, parents and community groups, and anyone interested in the successful education of linguistically and culturally diverse students.

Author : Ann Morgan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781475843880

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Teaching English Language Learners by Ann Morgan Pdf

This handbook is for elementary staff who work with English Language Learners, but who don’t have specialized training in English language acquisition.It provides a thorough picture of English Language Learners, and offers practical strategies for teaching.

Author : Debbie Zacarian,Judie Haynes
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452284125

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The Essential Guide for Educating Beginning English Learners by Debbie Zacarian,Judie Haynes Pdf

Put all English learners on the path to success—right from the start! As more beginning ELs enroll in schools every year, educators need a realistic framework for addressing the varied needs of this growing population. In this practical resource, the authors provide templates, tools, and vignettes illustrating real-world challenges to help teachers and administrators: Learn strategies for teaching beginning level ELs across the curriculum Create a welcoming environment for students and families Reach out to students from both literacy and non-literacy-oriented homes Design programs that meet the needs of beginning ELs and students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE)

Author : Jan Lacina,Linda New Levine,Patience Sowa
Publisher : Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Curriculum planning
ISBN : 1931185395

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Helping English Language Learners Succeed in Pre-K-elementary Schools by Jan Lacina,Linda New Levine,Patience Sowa Pdf

There is a nationwide call to better provide schools with a teaching force equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively teach the diversifying U.S. student population. This series, Collaborative Partnerships Between esl and Classroom Teachers, edited by Debra Suarez, aims to contribute to the field's responses to this nationwide call. It is designed for both esl teachers and classroom teachers, for both language education specialists and subject matter specialists--for all educators who are responsible for students' academic achievement. It is ideal for use in pre- and in-service teacher education programs. In this volume, authors Jan Lacina, Linda New Levine, and Patience Sowa give emphasis to collaborative partnerships for elementary school students. This book shares the experiences of exemplary esl and classroom teachers who regularly collaborate for the educational achievement of English language learners. The volume utilizes narrative vignettes, prereading questions, and end-of-chapter case studies to highlight pedagogical dilemmas, guide readers, and encourage dialogue. It is organized around knowledge that is required of many educators and all English language educators: curriculum, standards, assessment, community, language, culture, and advocacy. By describing real-life examples of effective collaboration for school success, this volume underscores the value and the reality of creating a school that is a learning community in which expertise and knowledge are shared. The authors present new ways of thinking about collaborative dialogue and its role in transforming pedagogy and redefining notions of school success. Following the Series Editors' Preface (Debra Suarez), the following chapters are contained in this book: (1) Dedication; (2) Curriculum; (3) Standards; (4) Language; (5) Culture; (6) Assessment; (7) Community; and (8) Advocacy. A list of acronyms, glossary, and references are also included.

Author : Wayne E. Wright
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Education
ISBN : 1934000361

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Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners by Wayne E. Wright Pdf

This comprehensive textbook prepares all teachers to teach English languagelearners (ELLs). It is widely used in undergraduate and graduate programs, including:- Elementary and secondary teacher education- Literacy and special education- TESOL and bilingual educationWayne Wright's deep respect for educational practitioners and his passion for Englishlanguage learners' right to a fair and full education are evident in every word he writes. Hisbook and companion website offer a vision and pathway toward fostering dynamic learningcommunities across schools, teacher education programs, and communities to improveeducation for ELLs. The rest is up to us.-Nancy H. Hornberger, University of PennsylvaniaNew to the Third EditionThe textbook and companion website are completely updated while retaining the practicalfeatures of the first and second editions. Readers will find:- New federal regulations, accountability requirements, and flexibility for ELLs under theEvery Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)- A stronger multilingual perspective on ELL education, with attention to new research,theory, and practice on dynamic bilingualism and translanguaging- New research on language, literacy, and content-area instruction for ELLs from theNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine- The integration of new principles by Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languagesfor the exemplary teaching of ELLs- New information about the Seal of Biliteracy, now approved by more than 35 states andthe District of Columbia

Author : Lori Helman
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807753361

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Literacy Instruction in Multilingual Classrooms by Lori Helman Pdf

This hands-on guide shows elementary school teachers how to create multilingual classroom communities that support every learner's success in reading, writing, and general literacy development. The author provides a practical overview of key ideas and techniques and describes specific literacy activities that lead to vocabulary and oral English proficiency. Instructional chapters will help teachers create a language-rich classroom environment, scaffold reading and writing tasks to match students' needs, and use students' language backgrounds as a bridge to literacy learning in English. As with all titles in The Practitioner's Bookshelf Series, this resource includes many user-friendly features such as bulleted summaries and checklists as well as photographs of linguistically diverse classrooms modeling the types of instructional interactions described in the book.

Author : R. Martin Reardon,Jack Leonard
Publisher : IAP
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781648025372

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Learning to Read the World and the Word by R. Martin Reardon,Jack Leonard Pdf

The perspective espoused by this volume is that collaboration among universities, schools, and communities is a crucial element in ensuring the provision of optimal learning environment for both im/migrant children and their parents. Chapter authors share their practice and theorizing regarding the many questions that arise when schools and universities collaborate with communities and build supportive structures to nurture literacy among im/migrant students. Enlightened teaching and culturally aware approaches from teachers engender support and cooperation from parents. Enlightened leadership is a constant thread through all the endeavors that are chronicled by contributors, as are the implications for socially just outcomes of successful implementation of inclusive pedagogies. Writing about the Children Crossing Borders study which began in 2003, Tobin (2019) asserted that “the social and political upheavals surrounding migration has (sic) put increasing pressure on the ECEC [early childhood education and care] sector to build bridges between the host and newly arrived communities” (p. 2). Tobin recalled that the original grant proposal for the Children Crossing Borders described young migrant children as “the true transnationals, shuttling back and forth daily between the cultures of their home and the ECEC [programs]” (p. 1)—programs staffed by well-intentioned individuals who nevertheless may “lack awareness of im/migrant parents’ preferences for what will happen in their children’s ECEC program” (p. 2). To extrapolate from Tobin’s summary of the findings of Children Crossing Borders, for both the true transnationals (the children) and their parents, “the first and most profound engagement they have with the culture and language of their new host country” (p. 1) may well be mediated by a teacher who is unaware of the intricacies of the community.

Author : Fred Genesee,Kathryn Lindholm-Leary,Bill Saunders,Donna Christian
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781139448987

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Educating English Language Learners by Fred Genesee,Kathryn Lindholm-Leary,Bill Saunders,Donna Christian Pdf

The book provides a review of scientific research on the learning outcomes of students with limited or no proficiency in English in U.S. schools. Research on students in kindergarten to grade 12 is reviewed. The primary chapters of the book focus on these students' acquisition of oral language skills in English, their development of literacy (reading & writing) skills in English, instructional issues in teaching literacy, and achievement in academic domains (i.e., mathematics, science, and reading). The reviews and analyses of the research are relatively technical with a focus on research quality, design characteristics, and statistical analyses. The book provides a set of summary tables that give details about each study, including full references, characteristics of the students in the research, assessment tools and procedures, and results. A concluding chapter summarizes the major issues discussed and makes recommendations about particular areas that need further research.

Author : Carrie Rothstein-Fisch,Elise Trumbull
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416612551

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Managing Diverse Classrooms by Carrie Rothstein-Fisch,Elise Trumbull Pdf

How does the home culture of Latino immigrant students differ from the "mainstream" culture of U.S. schools? Why is it important for teachers to understand the differences? How can educators take advantage of students' cultural traits to improve classroom management, student performance, and school-parent relations? Carrie Rothstein-Fisch and Elise Trumbull answer these and many other questions by drawing on the experience and collective wisdom of teachers in the Bridging Cultures Project, a five-year action research study of elementary classrooms with high percentages of immigrant students. The authors present a simple framework for understanding cultural differences, comparing the "individualistic" culture that prevails in American education with the "collectivistic" culture that characterizes most of the world's population, including many of the Latino immigrant students in U.S. classrooms. At the heart of the book are teacher-developed strategies that capitalize on the cultural values that these students and their families offer, such as an emphasis on helping, sharing, and the success of the group. The strategies cover a wide spectrum of issues and concerns, including * Communication with families * Open house and parent-teacher conferences *Homework *Attendance * Learning in the content areas * Motivation and rewards * Classroom rules * Assessment and grading Managing Diverse Classrooms: How to Build on Students' Cultural Strengths presents both the research foundation and the practical perspectives of seasoned teachers whose classroom-tested approaches have produced positive results. With this valuable guide in hand, readers will have the insights and strategies they need to turn educational challenges into educational opportunities.