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Author Haynes, Judie.

Title Getting started with English language learners : how educators can meet the challenge / Judie Haynes.

Publication Info. Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, [2007]
©2007

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  428.24 H424G    Check Shelf
Description ix, 163 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-155) and index.
Contents Key concepts of second language acquisition -- How students acquire social and academic language -- Correlating instruction with the stages of second language acquisition -- The newcomers' first weeks of school -- Challenges for ELLs in content-area classes -- Differentiating instruction for English language learners -- Programs for English language learners -- Appendix: activities for professional development programs.
Summary Judie Haynes provides a practical resource to help educators who are new to the field of English as a Second Language understand the needs of English language learners. From learning how students acquire a second language to differentiating instruction to exploring practical strategies for teaching newcomers, this book will help educators learn how to create effective learning environments for English language learners. -- from vendor description
Subject Linguistic minorities -- Education (Elementary) -- United States.
Children of immigrants -- Education (Elementary) -- United States.
English language -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- United States -- Foreign speakers.
ISBN 9781416605195 paperback alkaline paper
1416605193 paperback alkaline paper
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