A Kaleidoscope of Models and Strategies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

by Deborah Norland Ph.D., Theresa Pruett-Said

Overview

Written by teachers for teachers, this is a practical introduction to models and strategies employed in the teaching of English language learners. Each chapter discusses several models and/or strategies by focusing on particular methods. It gives the background of the method's development, discusses practical examples and applications, provides possible caveats and modifications, and offers a list for further reading about the method.

Written by teachers for teachers, this is a practical introduction to models and strategies employed in the teaching of English language learners. Each chapter discusses several models and/or strategies by focusing on particular methods. It gives the background of the method's development, discusses practical examples and applications, provides possible caveats and modifications, and offers a list for further reading about the method. The book is written to be of immediate use to classroom teachers but will also be valuable as a supplementary textbook. All methods discussed are currently being taught in Norland's classes and implemented through the student teaching program at Luther College. Strategies include: Grammar-based Approaches, The Silent Way, Experiential Language Learning, Literature-based Approach, Family Literacy, and many more. Grades K-12.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591583721
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/30/2006
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	100
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Deborah L. Norland, PhD is a professor of education at Luther College. She supervises ELL teachers and teaches TESOL methods classes and directs a summer reading program for ELL children on the Navajo reservation.

Terry Pruett-Said is a former ESL instructor of adults and children and is currently an ESL adjunct professor at Macomb Community College.