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Posted September 26, 2009
This book is a good, beginning overview of the issues dealing with ELLs. There are a few inaccuracies in the glossary, as well as a limited depiction of the limited types of ways to assist ELLs as if those were the only ways; but if there is a knowledgeable ESL teacher in the district, s/he can tweak these and others. If educators then take the book's information, consider the title as a clear direction of getting started, and look more into areas they don't quite know/understand, then it can be a most useful resource. However, not many educators take the time to sus out the research behind information in general and administrators are even less inclined to do so, unfortunately purchasing books/materials as if they offered a definitive answer for educators. That said, educators and other staff members can use this text as a resource for staff and professional development to prompt more discussion about ELLs, their families, their culture in a celebratory manner that adds to the rich fabric of the population that is changing and is served.
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Overview
"How can I help my newcomers feel more comfortable around other students?"
"Am I doing enough to help my English language learners succeed?"
Have you had these thoughts? Take heart, you are not alone. As schools and districts swell with growing numbers of English language learners, and as administrators and teachers wrestle with federal guidelines for educating these students, many educators are faced with these same challenges and much more. To meet these challenges, it is imperative for educators to learn about and use the theories and teaching strategies that will help English language learners succeed in the classroom.
In Getting Started with English Language Learners: How Educators Can Meet the Challenge, Judie Haynes provides a practical resource to help educators who are new to the field of English as a Second Language understand the needs of English language learners. From learning how students acquire a second language to differentiating instruction to exploring practical strategies for teaching newcomers, this book will help educators learn how to create effective learning environments for English language learners.
Real-life scenarios from actual classrooms are presented throughout the book. The book also includes a brief overview of different types of ESL programs used in the United States and a helpful glossary of common ESL terminology.
New teachers, veteran educators working with English language learners for the first time, and administrators can all use this book to increase their knowledge, improve their practice, and, most importantly, effectively educate and inspire English language learners.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Key Concepts of Second-Language Acquisition
2. How Students Acquire Social and Academic Language
3. Correlating Instruction with The Stages of Second-Language Acquisition
4. The Newcomers’ First Weeks of School
5. Challenges for ELLs in Content-Area Classes
6. Differentiating Instruction for English Language Learners
7. Programs for English Language Learners
Appendix: Activities for Professional Development Programs
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Author