Succeeding with English Language Learners: A Guide for Beginning Teachers - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412924391 ISBN 13: 9781412924399

Publisher: Corwin, 2005

Synopsis

Novice teachers can apply best practices for a successful ELL classroom experience!   

New teachers face a special challenge when their first assignment is teaching English language learners. This resource combines teacher induction and mentoring principles with basic ESL and EFL techniques to enhance reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar instruction. More than 100 exploratory breaks provide topics for reflective discussion with mentors and supervisors. Each chapter offers novice teachers supportive strategies for:

• Using different models of lesson planning
• Monitoring behavior and classroom interaction
• Assessing students for placement in ESL or general education classes
• Reflecting and exploring the development of their own teaching practice

About this title

About the Author

Thomas S. C. Farrell is a professor in applied linguistics at Brock University, Canada. He has been involved with ESL and applied linguistics for the past 27 years and has written extensively on topics such as reflective practice, language teacher development, and language teacher education. His recent books include Reflective Practice in Action (2004, Corwin Press), Reflecting on Classroom Communication in Asia (2004, Longman), and Professional Development for Language Teachers (2005, Cambridge University Press, coauthored with Jack Richards).

Review

"The practicality of this book is profound. The ′Exploratory Breaks′ throughout each chapter provide the reader an opportunity to apply his/her learning in a focused fashion. The author does a superb job of drawing the reader into the need for the information and how to apply it in practical settings." Author: Theresa Rouse Published On: 2005-04-04

"The tone of the text is easy going and relaxed, a welcome break from over-flowery ′academic′ language for students ready to enter the ′real world′ of the classroom. By using the ′exploratory breaks,′ new teachers should find it simple to further the given lesson plans and work them into useful plans for their own classrooms." Author: Elise Geither Published On: 2005-04-16

"Very relevant to the real-life teaching situations that first year teachers often encounter. Citations for teacher resources are included as the reader moves along; I found them excellent for immediate references for teachers who want to read more on the topics. The ′Exploratory Breaks′ are also easy to find and are helpful and formatted to be teacher-friendly." Author: Joanne Ho Published On: 2005-03-28

"Offers much background information and many teaching suggestions for those who are just beginning to understand how to help ELLs. Farrell invites interaction by providing numerous ′exploratory breaks′ within the book to help readers further internalize what they have just read by talking or writing about it." Author: The Reading Teacher, March 2007 Published On: 2007-04-11

"A valuable starting point for new teachers to get acquainted with fundamental facets of English language teaching." Author: The Asian EFL Journal, June 2008, Vol. 10(2) Published On: 2008-07-11

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1412924391
• ISBN 13: 9781412924399
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Farrell Thomas S. C.