Language and Literacy Development for English Language Learners: An Interdisciplinary Approach

by Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Joyce Nutta, Florin Mihai

Overview

A number of books and studies have shed light on the value of professionals working together to address the language and literacy needs of English learners (ELs) with communication disorders. However, few resources have directly and intentionally addressed the merging of the two disciplines?speech-language pathology and English as a second language?in effecting change in language and literacy. Thus, there is a gap in the literature. This book influences how the disciplines of speech-language pathology and English as a second language view and incorporate the roles of professionals in working with ELs, and specifically ELs with communication disorders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781597563321
Publisher:	Plural Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/30/2012
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Organization of the Text ix

Acknowledgments xiii

Chapter 1 English Learners?The Merging of Two Disciplines 1

Chapter 2 English Learners?Perspectives from Two Disciplines 33

Chapter 3 English Learners in the United States-Preschool Through Grade 12 71

Chapter 4 First and Second Language Acquisition: Theoretical and Practical Considerations for SLPs and ESOL Professionals 111

Chapter 5 Literacy Development in a Second Language 165

Chapter 6 An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Assessment of English Learners 223

Chapter 7 An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Assessment of English Learners with communication Disorders 279

Chapter 8 Approaches and Practical Strategies to Facilitate Language and Literacy Development in English Learners 355

Chapter 9 The Power of Two: Directions for an Effective Collaboration Between SLPs and ESOL Professionals 355

Appendix A ASHA and TESOL Position Statements 381

Appendix B Professional Standards 389

Index 395