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English Language Learners and the New Standards
Heritage, Margaret; Walqui, Aida; Linquanti, Robert
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Description for English Language Learners and the New Standards
Paperback. This book offers practical suggestions for helping teachers to engage ELL students in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language and shows how to integrate formative assessment. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JNSV; JNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
In English Language Learners and the New Standards, three leading scholars present a clear vision and practical suggestions for helping teachers engage ELL students in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language. This process requires three important shifts in our perspective on language and language learning—from an individual activity to a socially engaged activity; from a linear process aimed at correctness and fluency, to a developmental process focused oncomprehension and communication; and from a separate area of instruction to an approach that embeds language development in subject-area activities.
In English Language Learners and the New Standards, the authors:
Finally, the authors explain the theories and research that underlie their vision and examine the role of policy in shaping pedagogy and assessment for ELL students. Show Less
In English Language Learners and the New Standards, three leading scholars present a clear vision and practical suggestions for helping teachers engage ELL students in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language. This process requires three important shifts in our perspective on language and language learning—from an individual activity to a socially engaged activity; from a linear process aimed at correctness and fluency, to a developmental process focused oncomprehension and communication; and from a separate area of instruction to an approach that embeds language development in subject-area activities.
In English Language Learners and the New Standards, the authors:
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- Show how teachers can integrate formative assessment in ongoing teaching and learning
- Discuss key leverage points and stress points in using interim and summative assessments with ELLs
- Provide classroom vignettes that illustrate key practices
Finally, the authors explain the theories and research that underlie their vision and examine the role of policy in shaping pedagogy and assessment for ELL students. Show Less
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Harvard Educational Publishing Group United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United States
ISBN
9781612508016
SKU
V9781612508016
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Ref
99-30
About Heritage, Margaret; Walqui, Aida; Linquanti, Robert
Margaret Heritage is a senior scientist at WestEd and an assistant director at the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing at UCLA, USA. Aida Walqui directs the Teacher Professional Development Program at WestEd. Robert Linquanti is a project director and senior researcher at WestEd.
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