The education of English language learners : research to practice / edited by Marilyn Shatz, Louise C. Wilkinson.

This comprehensive volume describes evidence-based strategies for supporting English language learners (ELLs) by promoting meaningful communication and language use across the curriculum. Leading experts explain how and why learning is different for ELLs and pinpoint specific best practices for the...

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Other Authors: Shatz, Marilyn, Wilkinson, Louise Cherry
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Guilford Press, 2010.
Series:Challenges in language and literacy.
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Summary:This comprehensive volume describes evidence-based strategies for supporting English language learners (ELLs) by promoting meaningful communication and language use across the curriculum. Leading experts explain how and why learning is different for ELLs and pinpoint specific best practices for the classroom, illustrated with vivid examples. Particular attention is given to ways in which learning English is intertwined with learning the student's home language. The book addresses both assessment and instruction for typically developing ELLs and those with language disabilities and disorders. I.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 306 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781606236611
160623661X
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.