SWIRL Method, The: Supporting Multilingual Learners as They Speak, Write, Interact, Read, and Listen (Use the SWIRL method to transform multilingual classrooms)

by Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy

Overview

With the SWIRL Method, K-12 teachers can give students opportunities to SWIRL: speak, write, interact, read, and listen to English to become confident, competent, and proficient in English. SWIRL provides research-based, time-tested, practical, applicable activities, lessons, and strategies. Almost every lesson involves activities that require students to speak, write, interact, read, and listen. By balancing SWIRL, students can practice English in real-world situations.

• Comprehend integral aspects and stages of language acquisition and proficiency.
• Discover culturally responsive ways to introduce language instruction into course content.
• Craft well-rounded language learning that hones speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Develop lesson plans and activities that actively engage all four language competencies.
• Encourage language use and development in readily applicable ways and scenarios.

Contents:
Introduction
Part 1
Chapter 1: Setting Up to SWIRL
Chapter 2: Understanding Language Acquisition and Proficiency Levels
Chapter 3: Planning Lessons
Part 2
Chapter 4: Speaking
Chapter 5: Writing
Chapter 6: Interacting
Chapter 7: Reading
Chapter 8: Listening
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781958590676
Publisher:	Solution Tree Press
Publication date:	01/24/2025
Edition description:	English Learners
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“This book is an important intervention in the literacy acquisition of multilingual learners! It provides a valuable resource for teachers about the many facets of communication and how to teach them in meaningful ways to overcome language barriers. This book represents a language breakthrough for teachers of English learners—simple-to-follow strategies with great results!”

—Kathy Perez, international presenter, author, professor, and teacher educator, Saint Mary’s College of California

“Susan B. Katz’s The SWIRL Method offers an innovative approach to teaching English learners (ELs) by integrating speaking, writing, interacting, reading, and listening. Drawing from Katz’s extensive experience as a bilingual educator and best-selling author, the book is packed with research-based strategies and culturally and linguistically sustaining activities. The SWIRL Method empowers educators to leverage students’ home languages, implement effective assessments, and navigate the evolving landscape of language acquisition. A must-read for creating inclusive and effective multilingual classrooms!”

—Désirée H. Pointer Mace, professor of education and department chair, Alverno College, Wisconsin