Direct linkERIC Number: ED529295
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Sep
Pages: 272
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: ISBN-978-0-4707-6761-0
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How to Reach and Teach English Language Learners: Practical Strategies to Ensure Success
Syrja, Rachel Carrillo
Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley
This book provides practical strategies and tools for assessing and teaching even the most hard to reach English language learners across the content areas. Syrja offers educators the latest information on working with ELLs (including using formative assessments) and provides a wealth of classroom-tested models and measures. These tools have proven to be effective with ESL students at all levels, including Long Term English Learners (LTELs). Throughout the book, the author shares powerful research-based strategies and clearly illustrates how they should be implemented in the classroom for maximum impact. This book is filled with proven ideas and easy-to-implement tips for teaching ELLs. It is designed to be a practical ELL/ESL resource for classroom teachers. This value-packed guide offers educators accessible and research-based classroom strategies for reaching and teaching ELLs.
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods, Success, Guides, Formative Evaluation, Language Skills, Immigration, Immigrants, Student Characteristics, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Bilingual Education, Program Effectiveness, Immersion Programs, Mainstreaming, Holistic Approach, Misconceptions, Summative Evaluation, Student Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Grading, Teacher Attitudes, Language Proficiency, Test Construction, Audits (Verification), Profiles, Affective Behavior, Classroom Techniques, Family School Relationship, Cultural Pluralism, Family Involvement, Family Literacy, Reading Instruction, Educational Quality, Action Research, Visual Aids, Word Study Skills, Listening Skills, Speech Skills, Reading Skills, Writing Skills, Learner Engagement, Student Placement, Program Evaluation, Reading Strategies, Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Writing Across the Curriculum, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Vocabulary Development, Individualized Instruction
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Publication Type: Books; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: No Child Left Behind Act 2001
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