Key concepts of second language acquisition -- How students acquire social and academic language -- Correlating instruction with second language acquisition -- The newcomers' first weeks of school -- Challenges for ELLs in content-area classes -- Five essential classroom practices -- Programs for English language learners -- Appendix: eleven activities for professional development programs
Summary
Judie Haynes provides a practical resource to help educators who are new to the field of English as a Second Language understand the needs of English language learners. From learning how students acquire a second language to differentiating instruction to exploring practical strategies for teaching newcomers, this book will help educators learn how to create effective learning environments for English language learners. -- from vendor description
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-155) and index
