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Record Nr.

UNINA9910820940203321

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, 2010

ISBN

1-282-55278-3

9786612552786

1-60623-661-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (320 p.)

Collana

Challenges in language and literacy

Altri autori (Persone)

ShatzMarilyn

WilkinsonLouise Cherry

Disciplina

428.2/4

Soggetti

Second language acquisition - Study and teaching

Language and languages - Study and teaching

Multilingualism in children

Language and culture

Sociolinguistics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Matter; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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