Debates in ESOL Teaching and Learning

Debates in ESOL Teaching and Learning
Author: Kathy Pitt
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780415353748

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A lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of ESOL, this unique book examines the social and personal histories of, and pressures on the learners and discusses types of classroom and teaching methodologies.

Debates in ESOL Teaching and Learning

Debates in ESOL Teaching and Learning
Author: Kathy Pitt
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780415353755

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A lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of ESOL, this unique book examines the social and personal histories of, and pressures on the learners and discusses types of classroom and teaching methodologies.

Not for ESOL Teachers

Not for ESOL Teachers
Author: Eileen N. Ariza
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN:

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Building on this foundation of understanding, the author describes effective instructional practices that mainstream teachers may use to address a range of classroom scenarios, including detailed examples of how to modify curriculum for English learners with various levels of language proficiency."--Jacket.

Teaching ELLs Across Content Areas

Teaching ELLs Across Content Areas
Author: Nan Li
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1681234890

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The book, Teaching ELLs Across Content Areas: Issues and Strategies, is a unique, useful text written for K–12 teachers. This book is the culmination of the professional knowledge, expertise, and experience from the distinguished authors who represent the entire range of the content areas, including: language arts, science, mathematics, technology, arts, psychology, and Hispanic studies. The ELL school population has reached 5.3 million with the increase rate of 51 percent from School Year 1998-1999 to 2008-2009 (NCELA, 2012). By 2025, one out of four K-12 students will be ELLs (NEA Policy Brief, 2013). The NEA data states that the ELLs are the fastest-growing student population group in our schools and providing them with high-quality services and programs is an important investment in America’s future (NEA Policy Brief, 2013). With the fast growth of the ELLs in schools, basic information and strategies are needed by all K-12 teachers. This book provides useful information and strategies for all K-12 teachers in content classrooms. This book has three significances. First, the book provides the most needed information for K-12 teachers with issues and strategies that are important in content areas to help ELLs’ success. With the fast growth of the ELLs in schools, K-12 teachers need this information in content classrooms. Second, the book fills the gap related to teaching ELLs in content areas. There are some existing books with titles on teaching ELLs across content areas; yet, these books provide general information with fewer books that really address specific content topics. This book is unique because it has the dedicated chapters for specific content areas, e.g., Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies with issues and strategies in these respective contents as well as general information, e.g., L2 theories for teachers to know and work with ELLs. Third, the book is reader-friendly with carefully crafted chapters. Each chapter begins with a scenario to catch the reader’s attention, is followed by issues and strategies, and ends with a summary. A scenario begins with each chapter for teachers to get to know the ELLs with the content that focuses on the related information and teaching strategies. With the continued increase in the ELL school population, this book is intended helping all K-12 teachers in content areas have knowledge and strategies to better serve their ELLs.

Enriching Esol Pedagogy

Enriching Esol Pedagogy
Author: Vivian Zamel
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2002-12-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135644926

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Enriching ESOL Pedagogy: Readings and Activities for Engagement, Reflection, and Inquiry is a collection of thought-provoking articles and activities designed to engage practicing and prospective ESOL teachers in an ongoing process of reflecting on, critically examining, and investigating theory and practice. Its twofold purpose is to provide a theoretical perspective and to offer ways for making the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) meaningful for both teachers and learners. Underlying the activities and the readings themselves is the assumption that teachers need to play a role in exploring, shaping, and theorizing the work they do. The readings included represent a range of genres. They are informed by a common philosophical perspective about language acquisition and treat language teaching and learning holistically. The book is organized into five integrated units that: * raise questions about conventional notions of methods; * take into account the complicated nature of real classrooms; * provide theoretical principles for teaching that promotes language acquisition; * include rich descriptions of actual classroom experiences; and * question assumptions about language and literacy. Each set of readings begin with a "Before Reading" section and is followed by "Reflecting on the Readings," "Reading for Further Reflection," and "Suggested Projects for Inquiry" sections. This volume is a valuable resource for practicing and prospective teachers in the field of TESOL who work with diverse student populations--at all levels--in both mainstream and ESL/bilingual settings.

Service-Learning for Diverse Communities

Service-Learning for Diverse Communities
Author: Kerry L. Purmensky
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1648022758

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Service-Learning for Diverse Communities: Critical Pedagogy and Mentoring English Learners (2nd Edition) provides a foundation for understanding service-learning (SL) practices for those working with English Learners or pre-service teachers who have ELs in their classroom. Through three distinct parts, this text guides the reader through the core values of SL and provides specific examples and models of SL practices with ELs in the classroom and encourages leadership and advocacy in the school community. This book contributes to the understanding of SL models and how this educational approach to learning can enhance understanding of English Learners in the community. In this new edition, there are many critical updates to research practices and application. The book updates all chapters related to pedagogical practices, TESOL Standards, Critical Pedagogy, and Assessment. In addition to updating the TESOL Standards, the WIDA Standards have been added and incorporated into current SL practices. Two additional chapters focus on infusing technology into service-learning, discussing Digital Badging in assessment and Virtual Tutoring models. English learner needs are expanded to include Dual Language as an important model for teaching. The last chapter presents a compelling argument for instructors who utilize service-learning in their classrooms to participate in a service-learning opportunity as a student to gain insight into the student service learning experience.

ESOL and Citizenship

ESOL and Citizenship
Author: Chris Taylor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2007
Genre: Adult education
ISBN: 9781862013124

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Everyone who wants to acquire British citizenship now has first to gain a qualification in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) or taken the online 'Life in the UK' test. This book makes a unique contribution to the provision and practice of ESOL and citizenship for adults. The author is one of the best-qualified people to write such a book, having worked recently on a two-year ESOL and citizenship project. The work originates from the project findings and the pilot process undertaken with 18 ESOL providers. The author provides the political context in which the debates around citizenship, immigration and naturalisation have been ranging. After a critical discussion on terminologies and definitions, the book focuses on teaching and learning ESOL in the context of citizenship. The author advocates a learner-centred approach, and calls for tutors to use material and examples drawn from the local community.

Digital Tools for Teachers - Trainers' Edition V.2

Digital Tools for Teachers - Trainers' Edition V.2
Author: Nik Peachey
Publisher: PeacheyPublications Ltd
Total Pages:
Release:
Genre: Education
ISBN:

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In this second version of the Trainers’ Edition of Digital Tools for Teachers, I have built on the original volume of Digital Tools for Teachers by updating and extending many of the original chapters and also by adding seven additional new chapters. In this book, the first four chapters are provided as a guide for teachers who want to use the book for teacher training and development. Contents 1. - Introduction ........................................................ 1 2. - Conceptual Models ...........................................11 3. - Training Tips ..................................................... 25 4. - Training Activities ............................................ 31 5. - Training Tools .................................................. 52 6. - Reading Tools .................................................. 60 7. - Writing Tools ................................................... 73 8. - Listening Tools ................................................ 94 9. - Speaking Tools .............................................. 102 10. - Grammar Tools ............................................ 114 11. - Presentation Tools ...................................... 122 12. - Poll & Survey Tools ..................................... 130 13. - Infographic Tools ........................................ 137 14. - Course Creation Tools ................................ 148 15. - Games & Gamification ................................ 163 16. - Virtual Reality Tools ................................... 172 17. - e-Safety ........................................................ 179 Using the tools, tips and activities provided in these first chapters a teacher with some basic experience of using technology in the classroom should be able to create motivating hands-on edtech training for their peers or for pre-service trainee teachers. The fifth additional chapter is dedicated to providing a range of links to ready-made computer games that can be used for language acquisition and development. The sixth additional chapter focuses on virtual reality and provides links to a range of tools and resources that can enable teachers to exploit this area of technology within their classroom practice. The seventh additional chapter looks at the area of e-safety and the things that we can do to protect our students, ourselves and our computers from some of the potential threats that we can encounter online. The remainder of the book, like the first edition, is a collection of more than 100 links to tools and resources that have been chosen and organised to enable teachers to easily find ways of applying technology to the activities they do with their students. I sincerely hope you find this book useful and that it helps you to enhance your teaching and training and helps to make your students’ learning experience richer and more engaging.

ESL, EFL and Bilingual Education

ESL, EFL and Bilingual Education
Author: Lynn W. Zimmerman
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1617350338

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This collection of essays examines the historical, social, cultural, and educational foundations of ESL/EFL/Bilingual Education. The four themes of this book are: ¨ Historical, Legal and Political Foundations of Bilingual/ESL Education ¨ Linguistic and Sociocultural Issues in ESL/EFL Education ¨ Educational Reform and English Language Teaching ¨ Effectively Teaching Bilingual/ESL/EFL Students This volume offers a concise overview of English language learning issues from foundations to current reform to practical guidelines to implement in the classroom. The articles are a variety of theoretical essays, reports of research and practical guides to teaching ESL/EFL/bilingual populations. Many of the essays are presented from the perspective of critical pedagogy relying on the work of educational theorists such as Paulo Freire, Lisa Delpit, and Michael Apple. Although there are connections among the essays, this collection allows the reader to read any of the essays as individual pieces, so the reader can focus on the issues that are most relevant. This book is aimed at instructors of ESL/EFL/bilingual foundations courses. It would be appropriate for undergraduate or graduate level courses. There is some international appeal for this text since several of the essays focus on general English language learning issues, and at least two focus on international issues.