| A Kaleidoscope of Models and Strategies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Contributor(s): Ph D., Deborah Norland (Author), Pruett-Said, Theresa (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591583721 ISBN-13: 9781591583721 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $36.63 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2006 Annotation: Written by teachers for teachers, this is a practical introduction to models and strategies employed in the teaching of English language learners. Each chapter discusses several models and/or strategies by focusing on particular methods. It gives the background of the method's development, discusses practical examples and applications, provides possible caveats and modifications, and offers a list for further reading about the method. The book is written to be of immediate use to classroom teachers but will also be valuable as a supplementary textbook. All methods discussed are currently being taught in Norland's classes and implemented through the student teaching program at Luther College. Strategies include: Grammar-based Approaches, The Silent Way, Experiential Language Learning, Literature-based Approach, Family Literacy, and many more. Grades K-12. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General |
| Dewey: 428.007 |
| LCCN: 2006023739 |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 8.52" W x 10.96" (0.66 lbs) 100 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written by teachers for teachers, this is a practical introduction to models and strategies employed in the teaching of English language learners. Each chapter discusses several models and/or strategies by focusing on particular methods. It gives the background of the method's development, discusses practical examples and applications, provides possible caveats and modifications, and offers a list for further reading about the method. Written by teachers for teachers, this is a practical introduction to models and strategies employed in the teaching of English language learners. Each chapter discusses several models and/or strategies by focusing on particular methods. It gives the background of the method's development, discusses practical examples and applications, provides possible caveats and modifications, and offers a list for further reading about the method. The book is written to be of immediate use to classroom teachers but will also be valuable as a supplementary textbook. All methods discussed are currently being taught in Norland's classes and implemented through the student teaching program at Luther College. Strategies include: Grammar-based Approaches, The Silent Way, Experiential Language Learning, Literature-based Approach, Family Literacy, and many more. Grades K-12. |