The Calla Handbook: Implementing the Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach

Chamot, Anna Uhl; O'Malley, J. Michael

ISBN 10: 0201539632 / ISBN 13: 9780201539639

Published by Pearson P T R, 1994

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.SK21

Synopsis:

The CALLA Handbook is an indispensable resource for all teachers who are responsible for teaching core curriculum subjects to language minority students in ESL or mainstream classrooms, at-risk students, and all students in bilingual and foreign language classrooms.

From the Back Cover:

 

The second edition of The CALLA Handbook is a practical and research based methodology book for all teachers of students learning English as a new language.  Each chapter has been updated to reflect new research, content-subject national standards, and adaptations of the CALLA model.

 

Features of the second edition

• An updated theoretical framework of CALLA, based on current second-language acquisition and learning theory research
• In-depth descriptions and examples for each component of the CALLA model: using content areas standards, developing academic language, and teaching learning strategies.
• A comprehensive analysis of the CALLA instructional sequence to help teachers plan and differentiate instruction
• Standardized test preparation and authentic, performance-based assessments
• Reproducible lesson plans and activities for using the CALLA model to enhance academic growth in English language arts, mathematics, science, and history/social studies

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Calla Handbook: Implementing the ...
Publisher: Pearson P T R
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good