Teaching English Language Learners K-12: A Quick-Start Guide for the New Teacher Contributor(s): Jesness, Jerry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1629146900 ISBN-13: 9781629146904 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2014 |
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BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts - Foreign Language Study | English As A Second Language - Language Arts & Disciplines |
Dewey: 428.007 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" L (0.44 lbs) 176 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Bring the English language to life with this valuable new resource Some say that learning a second language is like drinking water from a fire hose. But teaching it does not have to be like standing under Niagara Falls. This is the fundamental message of Jerry Jesness' new quick-start guide Teaching English Language Learners K-12. In our climate, ELL teachers face immense demands as educators because the ELL class is often the critical, transitional step into a student's entire education. The author provides specific strategies to address the special challenges for instructors. This valuable resource offers a terrific framework to nurture that motivating spark in English Language learners. For ELL educators, it's more than a job--it's a mission Teaching English Language Learners K-12 includes: - Customizing instructions to create developmentally and culturally appropriate lessons for all learners - Comprehensive vocabulary checklists for common English words and concepts - Practical methods for using the learner's native language and culture in the classroom - Helpful strategies for teaching spoken English, reading, and writing - Encouraging tips to become a better ELL teacher This book delivers a concise array of teaching strategies, curriculum, and things ESL teachers need to know to become most confident in their work and most effective with their students. |
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