Between Worlds: Access to Second Language Acquisition

David E Freeman

ISBN 10: 0325003505 / ISBN 13: 9780325003504

Published by Heinemann USA, 2001

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It is our hope that the third edition of Between Worlds gives those involved with English language learners access to current research and language-learning theories as well as effective classroom practice. David and Yvonne Freeman In this third edition of Between Worlds: Access to Second Language Acquisition David and Yvonne Freeman have included many of the classroom examples and teacher stories that readers of earlier editions have found invaluable for understanding key concepts for teaching English language learners. They have updated the book and added important features: A comprehensible overview of how people learn as well as how they learn language An introduction to theories of both first and second language acquisition A new, expanded discussion of bilingualism and bilingual education An explanation of how to teach academic language at different levels and appropriately assess students' academic language proficiency Reading essentials for ELs including ways to use culturally relevant bilingual books Case studies of different types of English language learners Influences that affect how teachers teach. Throughout the book, the Freemans focus on factors both in and outside of school that have an impact on teachers and students. They show how teachers can take an intercultural orientation and lead ELs to academic success. This book is designed to provide preservice and inservice teachers, administrators, and staff developers with the latest research and best practices for working with English language learners.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Between Worlds: Access to Second Language Acquisition
• Publisher: Heinemann USA
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0325003505
• ISBN 13: 9780325003504
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

In this new edition, the Freemans have updated their classic text to address new trends and issues related to the teaching of multilingual students.

About the Author

DAVID FREEMAN is a professor at the University of Texas, Pan American. David and Yvonne Freeman are the authors of several books from Heinemann, including La ensenanza de la lectura y la escritura en espanol en el aula bilingue (1998), Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom (1997), and Between Worlds: Access to Second Language Acquisition (1994), which won the MLA Mildenberger Prize.YVONNE FREEMAN is a professor at the University of Texas, Pan American. Yvonne and David Freeman are the authors of several books from Heinemann, including La ensenanza de la lectura y la escritura en espanol en el aula bilingue (1998), Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom (1997), and Between Worlds: Access to Second Language Acquisition (1994), which won the MLA Mildenberger Prize.