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Explicit Direct Instruction for English Learners
Contributor(s): Hollingsworth, John R. (Author), Ybarra, Silvia E. (Author)
ISBN: 1412988411     ISBN-13: 9781412988414
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
OUR PRICE:   $38.90  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: December 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Education | Bilingual Education
- Education | Elementary
- Language Arts & Disciplines
Dewey: 372.6
LCCN: 2012039612
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7" W x 9.9" (1.60 lbs) 344 pages
 
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Boost achievement for English learners in all subject areas!

Building ELLs′ language skills while teaching content is about to get easier. Hollingsworth and Ybarra combine the best of educational theory, brain research, and data analysis to bring you explicit direct instruction (EDI): a proven method for creating and delivering lessons that help students learn more and learn faster. Through classroom examples and detailed sample lessons, you′ll learn how to:

  • Craft lessons that ELs can learn the first time they′re taught
  • Check for understanding throughout each lesson
  • Embed vocabulary development across the curriculum
  • Address listening, speaking, reading, and writing in all lessons

Contributor Bio(s): Hollingsworth, John R.: - John Hollingsworth is president of DataWORKS Educational Research, a company originally created to use real data to improve student achievement. Although DataWORKS started by analyzing learning outcomes (test scores), it soon refocused towards analyzing learning inputs (classroom instructional practices). DataWORKS now focuses mainly on providing staff development to schools on classroom instruction. John is an active researcher and presenter and has published numerous articles in educational publications. He spends much of his time on the road training teachers.Ybarra, Silvia E.: - Dr. Silvia Ybarra, Ed.D., began her career in education as a physics and chemistry teacher at Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California. Next, Silvia became principal of Wilson Middle School in Exeter, California, which under her leadership became a prestigious Distinguished School. Silvia was then named assistant superintendent of Coalinga-Huron School District. Her focus progressed from helping one classroom to helping one school to helping an entire district. Silvia is the head researcher at DataWORKS.