English Learners: Reaching the Highest Level of English Literacy - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0872074552 ISBN 13: 9780872074552

Publisher: Intl Literacy Assn, 2002

Synopsis

Teacher educators and school administrators will find this new volume to be a valuable resource for meeting the complex literacy needs of the burgeoning English language learner (ELL) population. The collection examines three important ELL issues: English reading instruction in an immersion setting, English language development, and cultural issues as they pertain to English learners in and out of the classroom. You'll discover new ways of looking at practice in the context of current English literacy instruction for English learners, suggestions for why we need to examine our current practice, and recommendations for what we can do to change it. Most important, English Learners emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage and celebrates the variety of voices that our English learners represent.

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About this title

From the Back Cover:

Primary language instruction is no longer the norm in many schools. Immersion is now the rule in many quarters, and English learners must become literate in English. However, an alarming number of English learners are failing academically, which has forced educators to review, rethink, and revise their instruction to meet the complex needs of this burgeoning population.

English Learners: Reaching the Highest Level of English Literacy takes a critical look at the literacy development of English learners through the eyes of original theorists and current practitioners. These authors examine the essential components of English language development and recommend specific practices for successful implementation.

The book's 16 chapters examine three important English language learner issues: English reading instruction in an immersion setting, English language development, and cultural issues as they pertain to English learners in and out of the classroom.

The collection proposes new ways of looking at practice in the context of what is presently done for English learners, emphasizes the need to reexamine current instructional practices, and suggests what can be done to change them The book also examines reading and English literacy instruction for English learners in a political and educational context in which simultaneous achievement of both English language acquisition and English language arts standards is required. Finally, the book suggests the importance of students' cultural roots and celebrates the variety of voices that English learners represent.

This volume is a valuable resource for teacher educators, school administrators, and all educators who are seeking to implement the very best instructional practices to promote the academic success of English learners.

About the Author:

Gilbert G. Garcia is an educational representative and resides in Rowland Heights, California, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Intl Literacy Assn
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0872074552
• ISBN 13: 9780872074552
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 433
• Editor: Gilbert G. Garcia