Keys to Success for English Language Learners

Keys to Success for English Language Learners
Author: Carol J. Carter
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2013-10-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0321903277

As part of the Keys to Success series, this chapter-sized segment provides success strategies specific to students for whom English is not a first language, to meet English language learners’ needs and circumstances. Keys to Success for English Language Learners is a concise and focused one-chapter-sized segment that validates and supports the particular needs of students for whom English is not a first language, whether they are identified as ESL (English as a Second Language), ELL (English Language Learner), LEP (Limited English Proficiency), or other student classifications. Students who are learning English have the challenge of language on top of the task of learning college-level material. In addition to providing support for the aspects of learning English while in college, this resource emphasizes the strengths and benefits these students have and can use, helping to combat the uncertainty and low self-esteem such students often experience. Cultural adjustment and success beyond graduation is also addressed. These materials are designed to increase the engagement and retention of the English language learner, benefiting learners as well as institutions.

Keys to Success for English Language Learners

Keys to Success for English Language Learners
Author: Carol Carter
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780134542423

"Keys to Success for English Language Learners - In these materials students will explore such things as What are the benefits and challenges of speaking more than one language, What resources can help them improve their English skills and get used to Canadian culture, How to work toward academic success in their new environment, how to meet people and acclimate socially, how to manage the stress of cultural adjustment, what to do to prepare for success beyond graduation."--

What Teachers Need to Know About Language

What Teachers Need to Know About Language
Author: Carolyn Temple Adger
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1788920201

Rising enrollments of students for whom English is not a first language mean that every teacher – whether teaching kindergarten or high school algebra – is a language teacher. This book explains what teachers need to know about language in order to be more effective in the classroom, and it shows how teacher education might help them gain that knowledge. It focuses especially on features of academic English and gives examples of the many aspects of teaching and learning to which language is key. This second edition reflects the now greatly expanded knowledge base about academic language and classroom discourse, and highlights the pivotal role that language plays in learning and schooling. The volume will be of interest to teachers, teacher educators, professional development specialists, administrators, and all those interested in helping to ensure student success in the classroom and beyond.

Keys to Educational Success

Keys to Educational Success
Author: Sharon Sacks
Publisher: AFB Press
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2016-06-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780891285519

"Published in conjunction with the Perkins School for the Blind."

The ELL Teacher's Toolbox

The ELL Teacher's Toolbox
Author: Larry Ferlazzo
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1119364957

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.

The Daily 5

The Daily 5
Author: Gail Boushey
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2014
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1571109749

The Daily 5, Second Edition retains the core literacy components that made the first edition one of the most widely read books in education and enhances these practices based on years of further experience in classrooms and compelling new brain research. The Daily 5 provides a way for any teacher to structure literacy (and now math) time to increase student independence and allow for individualized attention in small groups and one-on-one. Teachers and schools implementing the Daily 5 will do the following: Spend less time on classroom management and more time teaching Help students develop independence, stamina, and accountability Provide students with abundant time for practicing reading, writing, and math Increase the time teachers spend with students one-on-one and in small groups Improve schoolwide achievement and success in literacy and math. The Daily 5, Second Edition gives teachers everything they need to launch and sustain the Daily 5, including materials and setup, model behaviors, detailed lesson plans, specific tips for implementing each component, and solutions to common challenges. By following this simple and proven structure, teachers can move from a harried classroom toward one that hums with productive and engaged learners. What's new in the second edition: Detailed launch plans for the first three weeks Full color photos, figures, and charts Increased flexibility regarding when and how to introduce each Daily 5 choice New chapter on differentiating instruction by age and stamina Ideas about how to integrate the Daily 5 with the CAFE assessment system New chapter on the Math Daily 3 structure

Preventing Long-Term ELs

Preventing Long-Term ELs
Author: Margarita Espino Calderon
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2010-10-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452271798

"Offers invaluable resources for teachers and administrators taking a proactive approach to eliminating the subgroup of long-term English learners." —Yee Wan, Multilingual Programs Coordinator Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA "This book encapsulates a serious call to action: challenging leaders and educators to forge bold yet eminently practical pathways toward high-quality, evidence-based systematic instruction." —Virginia R. Champion, Senior Education Specialist Region One Education Service Center, Edinburg, TX 10 keys to keeping English learners from falling through the cracks Students who struggle with academic English are likely to struggle with academic content throughout their school years. This practical guidebook′s 10 components for success will help educators at all levels close this achievement gap. Best-selling authors Margarita Espino Calderón and Liliana Minaya-Rowe provide step-by-step instructions for integrating vocabulary and writing across the curriculum to improve students′ learning. Key features include: A clearly articulated, evidence-based professional development program for teaching diverse English language learners effectively Coverage of a variety of program types Research-based tools for improving instruction and measuring learning progressions Methods for implementing an EL program while meeting core standards and content objectives Inside are studies from a principal and superintendent and an array of assessment tools, checklists, and resources to guide you through the improvement process and establish a meaningful accountability system for the benefit of teachers, administrators, parents, and students.

Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners

Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners
Author: Bárbara C. Cruz
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136205128

Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of both the challenges that face English language learners (ELLs) and ways in which educators might address them in the social studies classroom. The authors offer context-specific strategies for the full range of the social studies curriculum, including geography, U.S. history, world history, economics, and government. These practical instructional strategies will effectively engage learners and can be incorporated as a regular part of instruction in any classroom. An annotated list of web and print resources completes the volume, making this a valuable reference to help social studies teachers meet the challenges of including all learners in effective instruction. Features and updates to this new edition include: • An updated and streamlined Part 1 provides an essential overview of ELL theory in a social studies specific-context. • "Teaching Tips" offer helpful suggestions and ideas for creating and modifying lesson plans to be inclusive of ELLs. • Additional practical examples and new pedagogical elements in Part 3 include more visuals, suggestions for harnessing new technologies, discussion questions, and reflection points. • New material that takes into account the demands of the Common Core State Standards, as well as updates to the web and print resources in Part 4.

Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners

Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners
Author: Michael F. Graves
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2012-11-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0807753750

Building on Michael Graves's bestseller, The Vocabulary Book, this new resource offers a comprehensive plan for vocabulary instruction that K–12 teachers can use with English language learners. It is broad enough to include instruction for students who are just beginning to build their English vocabularies, as well as for students whose English vocabularies are approaching those of native speakers. The authors describe a four-pronged program that follows these key components: providing rich and varied language experiences; teaching individual words; teaching word learning strategies; and fostering word consciousness. This user-friendly book integrates up-to-date research on best practices into each chapter and includes vignettes, classroom activities, sample lessons, a list of children's literature, and more.

Unlocking English Learners' Potential

Unlocking English Learners' Potential
Author: Diane Staehr Fenner
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1506352987

"Schools are not intentionally equitable places for English learners to achieve, but they could be if the right system of support were put in place. Diane Staehr Fenner and Sydney Snyder recommend just such a system. Not only does it have significant potential for providing fuller access to the core curriculum, it also provides a path for teachers to travel as they navigate the individual needs of students and support their learning journeys." --Douglas Fisher, Coauthor of Visible Learning for Literacy A once-in-a-generation text for assisting a new generation of students Content teachers and ESOL teachers, take special note: if you're looking for a single resource to help your English learners meet the same challenging content standards as their English-proficient peers, your search is complete. Just dip into this toolbox of strategies, examples, templates, and activities from EL authorities Diane Staehr Fenner and Sydney Snyder. The best part? Unlocking English Learners' Potential supports teachers across all levels of experience. The question is not if English learners can succeed in today's more rigorous classrooms, but how. Unlocking English Learners' Potential is all about the how: How to scaffold ELs' instruction across content and grade levels How to promote ELs' oral language development and academic language How to help ELs analyze text through close reading and text-dependent questions How to build ELs' background knowledge How to design and use formative assessment with ELs Along the way, you'll build the collaboration, advocacy, and leadership skills that we all need if we're to fully support our English learners. After all, any one of us with at least one student acquiring English is now a teacher of ELs.