School Approaches to the Education of EAL Students
Author: Claudia Schneider
Publisher:
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780992889401
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Teaching English as an Additional Language in Secondary Schools
Author: Seán Bracken
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2016-11-10
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 1317667069
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →With increasing numbers of learners in secondary schools having English as an additional language, it is crucial for all teachers to understand the learning requirements of these students and plan distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. This book provides school leaders, trainee teachers and qualified teachers with the skills and practical knowledge they need to strengthen the learning outcomes of students for whom English is an additional language. Teaching English as an Additional Language in Secondary Schools sets out realistic ways in which EAL learners can be engaged and stretched in their learning, building on their prior literacy, cultural experiences and language learning. It clearly explains the theory and key research into how additional languages are acquired and offers practical classroom teaching and learning strategies to show teachers how they can help EAL learners to access the curriculum and reflect on their learning through assessments. Features include: tasks to help put the ideas into practice case studies illustrating the key challenges faced by EAL learners summaries of key research findings reflections to encourage deeper thinking. Drawing on the daily experiences of teachers and teaching assistants, this book will be essential reading for all trainee and practising teachers that want to ensure students with EAL fulfil their true learning potential.
The EAL Teaching book
Author: Jean Conteh
Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 2015-10-31
Total Pages: 245
ISBN-13: 1473957478
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →As the number of children for whom English is an Additional Language in schools increases, how do teachers and trainees prepare to support them to succeed? This text is their toolkit. A complete guide to understanding, learning from and teaching bilingual and EAL children in schools. The text begins by asking ′who are EAL learners′ and challenges some of the misconceptions about this group. It goes on to examine language in depth, providing focused theory to help teachers and trainees better understand the wider context of children′s needs. This theory is supported by a wealth of information on practical teaching strategies and resources in the promoting learning section. The text covers planning across the curriculum for EAL, assessing EAL and bilingual learners and classroom organisation, offering day-to-day practical support for teachers. New to this second edition is a chapter on Using home languages and cultures in learning as well many new case studies from practising teachers offering insight and knowledge on teaching this particular group.
Language Development and Social Integration of Students with English as an Additional Language
Author: Michael Evans
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-07-16
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 1108493548
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Using empirical data, this volume explores the link between second language development and social integration of migrant school students.
100 Ideas for Supporting Learners with EAL
Author: Chris Pim
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2012-03-08
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 1441134808
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →100 Ideas for Supporting Learners with EAL is a practical book of ideas and support strategies for the induction, assessment, teaching and learning of students with English as an additional language (EAL). The ideas are adaptable for use with new to English, beginners and advanced learners of EAL. Ideas include:• Setting up a parent conference• Identifying and supporting gifted & talented learners• Cross-cultural mathematics• Effective questioning techniques• Running a 'Young Interpreter Scheme' There is an emphasis on using ICT throughout the book, including where to find the best software, resources and websites. There is also a section on whole-school approaches to supporting learners with EAL. This book is an essential source of inspiration for teachers, support staff, senior managers and Ethnic Minority Achievement (EMA) specialists and coordinators.
The ELL Teacher's Toolbox
Author: Larry Ferlazzo
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2018-04-03
Total Pages: 544
ISBN-13: 1119364957
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Practical strategies to support your English language learners The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox is a practical, valuable resource to be used by teachers of English Language Learners, in teacher education credential programs, and by staff development professionals and coaches. It provides hundreds of innovative and research-based instructional strategies you can use to support all levels of English Language Learners. Written by proven authors in the field, the book is divided into two main sections: Reading/Writing and Speaking/Listening. Each of those sections includes “Top Ten” favorites and between 40 and 70 strategies that can be used as part of multiple lessons and across content areas. Contains 60% new strategies Features ready-to-use lesson plans Includes reproducible handouts Offers technology integration ideas The percentage of public school students in the U.S. who are English language learners grows each year—and with this book, you’ll get a ton of fresh, innovative strategies to add to your teaching arsenal.
English as an Additional Language
Author: Constant Leung
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2010-03-12
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1847875327
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Do you have EAL students in your class? Would you like guidance on teaching your subject to EAL students? With linguistic diversity on the increase, teachers from all subject areas and levels of school education are working with students for whom English is an additional language, helping them to develop their English for learning purposes. This book provides an invaluable and accessible resource for working with EAL students. It brings together the international experiences and expertise of a team of distinguished language educators who explore a range of teaching approaches and provide professionally-grounded practical advice. The chapters cover themes, references and pedagogic concerns common to teachers across the globe. This book will be of use to individual teachers who want to extend their knowledge and practice, and also as a set text for professional development programmes. Professor Constant Leung is Deputy Head of Department of Education and Professional Studies at King's College London. Angela Creese is Professor of Educational Linguistics in the School of Education at the University of Birmingham
Teaching Bilingual and EAL Learners in Primary Schools
Author: Jean Conteh
Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 2012-07-31
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 0857257501
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Shortlisted for the UKLA Academic Book Award 2013! As the number of children learning EAL in primary schools increase, trainee teachers need to develop the professional skills and expertise to teach them. This text reconsiders which children should come under the umbrella of EAL and provides practical strategies for teaching them in an inclusive classroom. It asks ′what do we mean by EAL?′ and covers essential theories of learning and approaches to teaching. Chapter topics include; speaking and listening; and reading and writing, and activities and case studies to link theory to practice are provided throughout. About the Transforming Primary QTS Series This series reflects the new, creative way schools are begining to teach, taking a fresh approach to supporting trainees as they work towards primary QTS. Titles provide fully up to date resources focused on teaching a more integrated and inclusive curriculum, and texts draw out meaningful and explicit cross curricular links.
100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting EAL Learners
Author: Chris Pim
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2018-04-19
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1472946456
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is a brand new title in the bestselling 100 Ideas series, providing primary teachers with strategies and activities to support the induction, assessment and learning of pupils with English as an additional language (EAL). According to data collected by the Department for Education in 2016, over 20% of pupils in primary schools are exposed to a language other than English in their home, making this an essential resource for every teacher. EAL expert Chris Pim offers a range of ideas for use both in the classroom and to adopt as a whole-school approach. There is an emphasis on using ICT throughout the book, featuring advice on where to find the best software, resources and websites. Ideas include: setting up the classroom, parent conferences, cross-cultural maths, effective questioning techniques and running a 'Young Interpreter Scheme.' 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting EAL Learners is a treasure trove of adaptable ideas to use for pupils who are beginners and advanced learners of EAL.
International Handbook of English Language Teaching
Author: Jim Cummins
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-12-31
Total Pages: 1215
ISBN-13: 0387463011
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This two volume handbook provides a comprehensive examination of policy, practice, research and theory related to English Language Teaching in international contexts. More than 70 chapters highlight the research foundation for best practices, frameworks for policy decisions, and areas of consensus and controversy in second language acquisition and pedagogy. The Handbook provides a unique resource for policy makers, educational administrators, and researchers concerned with meeting the increasing demand for effective English language teaching. It offers a strongly socio-cultural view of language learning and teaching. It is comprehensive and global in perspective with a range of fresh new voices in English language teaching research.
