English Language Learners and the New Standards: Developing Language, Content Knowledge, and Analytical Practices in the Classroom Contributor(s): Heritage, Margaret (Author), Walqui, Aída (Author), Linquanti, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 1612508014 ISBN-13: 9781612508016 Publisher: Harvard Education PR OUR PRICE: $31.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Multicultural Education - Education | Bilingual Education - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General |
Dewey: 428 |
LCCN: 2014959081 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.66 lbs) 224 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In English Language Learners and the New Standards, three leading scholars present a clear vision and practical suggestions for helping teachers engage ELL students in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language. This process requires three important shifts in our perspective on language and language learning--from an individual activity to a socially engaged activity; from a linear process aimed at correctness and fluency, to a developmental process, focused on comprehension and communication; and from a separate area of instruction to an approach that embeds language development in subject-area activities. In English Language Learners and the New Standards, the authors:
Finally, the authors explain the theories and research that underlie their vision and examine the role of policy in shaping pedagogy and assessment for ELL students. |
Contributor Bio(s): Walqui, Aida: - Aída Walqui directs the Teacher Professional Development Program at WestEdHeritage, Margaret: - Margaret Heritage is a senior scientist at WestEd and an assistant director at the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing at UCLA.Walqui, Aida: - Aida Walqui directs the Teacher Professional Development Program at WestEdLinquanti, Robert: - Robert Linquanti is a project director and senior researcher at WestEd. |