The Classroom Teacher's Guide to Supporting English Language Learners

ISBN-13: 9780415733458 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 106 str.

Pamela Mesta; Olga Reber

Opis

Mainstream teachers are faced with the reality of having English language learners in their classrooms, but they aren't trained to teach them. This practical, much-needed book has the solution It helps teachers of all grade levels and subject areas reach their English language learners more effectively. Teachers will learn how to tackle cultural and linguistic difficulties, create lessons and set goals, collaborate with ELL specialists, teach content-area vocabulary, identify language difficulty vs. learning disabilities, and bridge the home-school connection.

Spis treści

Part I: Where to Start—Getting to Know Your ELLs 1. Who Are the ELLs in My Classroom?  2. How Does Linguistics Impact Teaching and Learning?  3. How Can I Bridge the Home/School connection?  Part II: Where to Go—Instruction and Beyond  4. What Should My Instruction and Assessment Look Like?  5. How Is Math Unique?  6. What Are the Most Effective Ways to Collaborate with ELL Staff?  7. What Should I Do if I Suspect There is a Learning Disability?