The Essential Guide for Educating Beginning English Learners
Author | : Debbie Zacarian |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2012-09-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452279992 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452279993 |
Rating | : 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Put all English learners on the path to success—right from the start! As more beginning ELs enroll in schools every year, educators need a realistic framework for addressing the varied needs of this growing population. In this practical resource, the authors provide templates, tools, and vignettes illustrating real-world challenges to help teachers and administrators: Learn strategies for teaching beginning level ELs across the curriculum Create a welcoming environment for students and families Reach out to students from both literacy and non-literacy-oriented homes Design programs that meet the needs of beginning ELs and students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE)