Author: Paul Young
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
ESL Games for Kids and Adults Learn how to enhance your lessons with a collection of fun interactive games for teaching English in any context. The activities outlined inside this book have been adapted from popular board games, TV game shows, and party games for all ages. * Easily integrate core language skills in all of your classes -- either online or in the classroom. * The flexible format allows you to customize your lessons to focus on specific skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. * Every activity includes real teaching examples that you can modify to match your teaching style and your students' language abilities. * Using a communicative approach, students participate in the activities during class while practicing English with their classmates. * Adding game-based methods like this in your lessons will naturally increase students' motivation, participation, and communication using the target language. * These ESL activities will save you hours of preparation so that you can devote more time to helping your students achieve their learning goals. Teachers' Comments About the Book "The creative games and activities outlined in this book are a must for any second language teaching professional!" -- Craig Hoffman, Teacher and Writer in Japan "This is a must-have volume that helps teachers make ESL fun. Chock-full of useful games and overflowing with fantastic resources, I'll be adding this to my library and using it in my classroom regularly." -- Shon Rand, Taught in the UAE, Russia, China, and the USA "As they say in teaching, have a plan, and then have a plan B! Games and activities like those in Paul's book will help to make sure you're prepared to keep your class engaged and having fun. Thank you for putting this together and supporting the ESL teaching community!" -- Brett Isis, CEO of Teaching Nomad (teachingnomad.com) "As an educator who loves making learning fun for students, and admittedly, myself too, I know fun when I see it, and Paul's games are just that! With his new book, you'll have ideas for days to get your students excited to demonstrate what they've learned." -- Taiwanda Bason, Taught in the USA, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Peru, and China "Learners learn best when they are having fun. By using these activities to gamify your lessons, students will be more excited to participate in class. These games will help capture your students' interests and motivate them to be more engaged and inspired to learn!" -- Lindsey Clifford, Taught in South Korea "Games like these are a great way to keep students engaged in the lessons. Even the most disinterested students enjoy a little competition and it can be a good way to energize a class on a slow afternoon." -- Gayle Aggiss, Taught in China, Vietnam, and Online "Paul Young has come up with a bumper book of ESL games -- a compendium of 50 activities that will become a useful tool in any teacher's arsenal to keep their students engaged with learning English as a second language." -- Dr. Rob Burton, Teaching in China "What I love about this book is that it contains many of the classic ESL games that are essential for any newbie teacher as well as some original ideas for even the most experienced of teachers which I am excited to try." -- Georgie Snape, CELTA-certified ESL trainer and owner of Teacher's Friend (teach-vietnam.com) "These fun and creative games encourage learners to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the classroom or online. They encourage active learning which is crucial for ESL learners and makes learning fun, engaging, and memorable." -- Kirstie Woodward, Taught in Thailand, Vietnam, the UK, and Online
ESL Games for Kids and Adults
Author: Paul Young
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
ESL Games for Kids and Adults Learn how to enhance your lessons with a collection of fun interactive games for teaching English in any context. The activities outlined inside this book have been adapted from popular board games, TV game shows, and party games for all ages. * Easily integrate core language skills in all of your classes -- either online or in the classroom. * The flexible format allows you to customize your lessons to focus on specific skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. * Every activity includes real teaching examples that you can modify to match your teaching style and your students' language abilities. * Using a communicative approach, students participate in the activities during class while practicing English with their classmates. * Adding game-based methods like this in your lessons will naturally increase students' motivation, participation, and communication using the target language. * These ESL activities will save you hours of preparation so that you can devote more time to helping your students achieve their learning goals. Teachers' Comments About the Book "The creative games and activities outlined in this book are a must for any second language teaching professional!" -- Craig Hoffman, Teacher and Writer in Japan "This is a must-have volume that helps teachers make ESL fun. Chock-full of useful games and overflowing with fantastic resources, I'll be adding this to my library and using it in my classroom regularly." -- Shon Rand, Taught in the UAE, Russia, China, and the USA "As they say in teaching, have a plan, and then have a plan B! Games and activities like those in Paul's book will help to make sure you're prepared to keep your class engaged and having fun. Thank you for putting this together and supporting the ESL teaching community!" -- Brett Isis, CEO of Teaching Nomad (teachingnomad.com) "As an educator who loves making learning fun for students, and admittedly, myself too, I know fun when I see it, and Paul's games are just that! With his new book, you'll have ideas for days to get your students excited to demonstrate what they've learned." -- Taiwanda Bason, Taught in the USA, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Peru, and China "Learners learn best when they are having fun. By using these activities to gamify your lessons, students will be more excited to participate in class. These games will help capture your students' interests and motivate them to be more engaged and inspired to learn!" -- Lindsey Clifford, Taught in South Korea "Games like these are a great way to keep students engaged in the lessons. Even the most disinterested students enjoy a little competition and it can be a good way to energize a class on a slow afternoon." -- Gayle Aggiss, Taught in China, Vietnam, and Online "Paul Young has come up with a bumper book of ESL games -- a compendium of 50 activities that will become a useful tool in any teacher's arsenal to keep their students engaged with learning English as a second language." -- Dr. Rob Burton, Teaching in China "What I love about this book is that it contains many of the classic ESL games that are essential for any newbie teacher as well as some original ideas for even the most experienced of teachers which I am excited to try." -- Georgie Snape, CELTA-certified ESL trainer and owner of Teacher's Friend (teach-vietnam.com) "These fun and creative games encourage learners to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the classroom or online. They encourage active learning which is crucial for ESL learners and makes learning fun, engaging, and memorable." -- Kirstie Woodward, Taught in Thailand, Vietnam, the UK, and Online
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
ESL Games for Kids and Adults Learn how to enhance your lessons with a collection of fun interactive games for teaching English in any context. The activities outlined inside this book have been adapted from popular board games, TV game shows, and party games for all ages. * Easily integrate core language skills in all of your classes -- either online or in the classroom. * The flexible format allows you to customize your lessons to focus on specific skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. * Every activity includes real teaching examples that you can modify to match your teaching style and your students' language abilities. * Using a communicative approach, students participate in the activities during class while practicing English with their classmates. * Adding game-based methods like this in your lessons will naturally increase students' motivation, participation, and communication using the target language. * These ESL activities will save you hours of preparation so that you can devote more time to helping your students achieve their learning goals. Teachers' Comments About the Book "The creative games and activities outlined in this book are a must for any second language teaching professional!" -- Craig Hoffman, Teacher and Writer in Japan "This is a must-have volume that helps teachers make ESL fun. Chock-full of useful games and overflowing with fantastic resources, I'll be adding this to my library and using it in my classroom regularly." -- Shon Rand, Taught in the UAE, Russia, China, and the USA "As they say in teaching, have a plan, and then have a plan B! Games and activities like those in Paul's book will help to make sure you're prepared to keep your class engaged and having fun. Thank you for putting this together and supporting the ESL teaching community!" -- Brett Isis, CEO of Teaching Nomad (teachingnomad.com) "As an educator who loves making learning fun for students, and admittedly, myself too, I know fun when I see it, and Paul's games are just that! With his new book, you'll have ideas for days to get your students excited to demonstrate what they've learned." -- Taiwanda Bason, Taught in the USA, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Peru, and China "Learners learn best when they are having fun. By using these activities to gamify your lessons, students will be more excited to participate in class. These games will help capture your students' interests and motivate them to be more engaged and inspired to learn!" -- Lindsey Clifford, Taught in South Korea "Games like these are a great way to keep students engaged in the lessons. Even the most disinterested students enjoy a little competition and it can be a good way to energize a class on a slow afternoon." -- Gayle Aggiss, Taught in China, Vietnam, and Online "Paul Young has come up with a bumper book of ESL games -- a compendium of 50 activities that will become a useful tool in any teacher's arsenal to keep their students engaged with learning English as a second language." -- Dr. Rob Burton, Teaching in China "What I love about this book is that it contains many of the classic ESL games that are essential for any newbie teacher as well as some original ideas for even the most experienced of teachers which I am excited to try." -- Georgie Snape, CELTA-certified ESL trainer and owner of Teacher's Friend (teach-vietnam.com) "These fun and creative games encourage learners to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the classroom or online. They encourage active learning which is crucial for ESL learners and makes learning fun, engaging, and memorable." -- Kirstie Woodward, Taught in Thailand, Vietnam, the UK, and Online
ESL Classroom Activities for Teens and Adults
Author: Shelley Ann Vernon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478213796
Category : Conversation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fluency activities and grammar drills, EFL and ESL students. 175 ideas to make learning English fun and effective, Engage and motivate your students, games and quizzes for all levels. --Cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478213796
Category : Conversation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fluency activities and grammar drills, EFL and ESL students. 175 ideas to make learning English fun and effective, Engage and motivate your students, games and quizzes for all levels. --Cover.
100 ESL Board Games
Author: Games4esl
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
This A4 book contains 100 ESL board games for kids and beginner English language learners. There are 5 board game styles on 20 ESL topics that kids and beginner English language learners typically study. These board games are ready to use and photocopier friendly. Simply copy and distribute a board game to students in class for a fun, quick, and no prep ESL classroom game which is guaranteed to get your students speaking English using the target language.The 20 ESL topics for kids that are included in this board games book are:Action Verbs, Animals, Classroom Objects, Clothes, Days Of The Week, Family, Feelings, Food, Jobs, Months, Parts Of The Body, Places Around Town, Plural Nouns, Prepositions, Present Progressive Tense, Rooms Of The House, School Subjects, Transportation, Weather, and 'What Time is it?'All board games in this book are black and white and can be easily photocopied for use in your English class.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
This A4 book contains 100 ESL board games for kids and beginner English language learners. There are 5 board game styles on 20 ESL topics that kids and beginner English language learners typically study. These board games are ready to use and photocopier friendly. Simply copy and distribute a board game to students in class for a fun, quick, and no prep ESL classroom game which is guaranteed to get your students speaking English using the target language.The 20 ESL topics for kids that are included in this board games book are:Action Verbs, Animals, Classroom Objects, Clothes, Days Of The Week, Family, Feelings, Food, Jobs, Months, Parts Of The Body, Places Around Town, Plural Nouns, Prepositions, Present Progressive Tense, Rooms Of The House, School Subjects, Transportation, Weather, and 'What Time is it?'All board games in this book are black and white and can be easily photocopied for use in your English class.
ESL Games for Teaching Kids and Adults
Author: Paul Young
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Why ESL Games for Kids and Adults? Learn how to enhance your lessons with a collection of fun interactive games for teaching English in any context. The activities outlined inside this book have been adapted from popular board games, TV game shows, and party games for all ages. Easily integrate core language skills in all of your classes. The flexible format allows you to customize your lessons to focus on specific skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Every activity includes real teaching examples that you can modify to match your teaching style and your students' language abilities. Using a communicative approach, students participate in the activities during class while practicing English with their classmates. Adding game-based methods like this in your lessons will naturally increase students' motivation, participation, and communication using the target language. Whether you are a new teacher or are an experienced instructor, this book will help save you hours of preparation time. As a result, you can devote more time to helping your students achieve their learning and language goals. What Other Teachers Say About the Book "The creative games and activities outlined in this book are a must for any second language teaching professional!" -- Craig Hoffman "This is a must-have volume that helps teachers make ESL fun. Chock-full of useful games and overflowing with fantastic resources, I'll be adding this to my library and using it in my classroom regularly." -- Shon Rand "As they say in teaching, have a plan, and then have a plan B! Games and activities like those in Paul's book will help to make sure you're prepared to keep your class engaged and having fun. Thank you for putting this together and supporting the ESL teaching community!" -- Brett Isis "As an educator who loves making learning fun for students, and admittedly, myself too, I know fun when I see it, and Paul's games are just that! With his new book, you'll have ideas for days to get your students excited to demonstrate what they've learned." -- Taiwanda Bason "Learners learn best when they are having fun. By using these activities to gamify your lessons, students will be more excited to participate in class. These games will help capture your students' interests and motivate them to be more engaged and inspired to learn!" -- Lindsey Clifford "Games like these are a great way to keep students engaged in the lessons. Even the most disinterested students enjoy a little competition and it can be a good way to energize a class on a slow afternoon." -- Gayle Aggiss "Paul Young has come up with a bumper book of ESL games -- a compendium of 50 activities that will become a useful tool in any teacher's arsenal to keep their students engaged with learning English as a second language." -- Dr. Rob Burton "What I love about this book is that it contains many of the classic ESL games that are essential for any newbie teacher as well as some original ideas for even the most experienced of teachers which I am excited to try. The activities are suitable for a variety of learner styles and needs and can work with any class size, level, or age group." -- Georgie Snape "These fun and creative games encourage learners to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the classroom or online. They encourage active learning which is crucial for ESL learners and makes learning fun, engaging, and memorable." -- Kirstie Woodward
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Why ESL Games for Kids and Adults? Learn how to enhance your lessons with a collection of fun interactive games for teaching English in any context. The activities outlined inside this book have been adapted from popular board games, TV game shows, and party games for all ages. Easily integrate core language skills in all of your classes. The flexible format allows you to customize your lessons to focus on specific skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Every activity includes real teaching examples that you can modify to match your teaching style and your students' language abilities. Using a communicative approach, students participate in the activities during class while practicing English with their classmates. Adding game-based methods like this in your lessons will naturally increase students' motivation, participation, and communication using the target language. Whether you are a new teacher or are an experienced instructor, this book will help save you hours of preparation time. As a result, you can devote more time to helping your students achieve their learning and language goals. What Other Teachers Say About the Book "The creative games and activities outlined in this book are a must for any second language teaching professional!" -- Craig Hoffman "This is a must-have volume that helps teachers make ESL fun. Chock-full of useful games and overflowing with fantastic resources, I'll be adding this to my library and using it in my classroom regularly." -- Shon Rand "As they say in teaching, have a plan, and then have a plan B! Games and activities like those in Paul's book will help to make sure you're prepared to keep your class engaged and having fun. Thank you for putting this together and supporting the ESL teaching community!" -- Brett Isis "As an educator who loves making learning fun for students, and admittedly, myself too, I know fun when I see it, and Paul's games are just that! With his new book, you'll have ideas for days to get your students excited to demonstrate what they've learned." -- Taiwanda Bason "Learners learn best when they are having fun. By using these activities to gamify your lessons, students will be more excited to participate in class. These games will help capture your students' interests and motivate them to be more engaged and inspired to learn!" -- Lindsey Clifford "Games like these are a great way to keep students engaged in the lessons. Even the most disinterested students enjoy a little competition and it can be a good way to energize a class on a slow afternoon." -- Gayle Aggiss "Paul Young has come up with a bumper book of ESL games -- a compendium of 50 activities that will become a useful tool in any teacher's arsenal to keep their students engaged with learning English as a second language." -- Dr. Rob Burton "What I love about this book is that it contains many of the classic ESL games that are essential for any newbie teacher as well as some original ideas for even the most experienced of teachers which I am excited to try. The activities are suitable for a variety of learner styles and needs and can work with any class size, level, or age group." -- Georgie Snape "These fun and creative games encourage learners to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the classroom or online. They encourage active learning which is crucial for ESL learners and makes learning fun, engaging, and memorable." -- Kirstie Woodward
1000 STEPS, An ESL Teaching Adventure in Taiwan
Author: Claudia Carroll
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 055703101X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
My title is taken from the literally thousands of steps I climbed during my year teaching ESL in Taiwan, but it also indicates the steps I took, to get there, to live and teach there, and to, step by step, share a little of myself with others, as they shared themselves with me.Being a part of the process of education, whether with children or adults, in a country not your own, allows us, as ESL teachers, to make a contribution to our "small, small, global world."
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 055703101X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
My title is taken from the literally thousands of steps I climbed during my year teaching ESL in Taiwan, but it also indicates the steps I took, to get there, to live and teach there, and to, step by step, share a little of myself with others, as they shared themselves with me.Being a part of the process of education, whether with children or adults, in a country not your own, allows us, as ESL teachers, to make a contribution to our "small, small, global world."
Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies
Author: Tracey Wood
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118068939
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
You’re thinking of teaching a child to read. What a great idea! Now all you need is exactly the right blueprint. This easy-to-follow book is written with two people in mind; you, and the child you’re thinking of teaching. Mother and children’s reading specialist Tracey Wood gives you all the down-to-earth, honest information you need to give a child a happy, solid start with reading. Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies is for parents of young children who want to give their kids a head start by teaching them to read before they enter school or to supplement their children’s school instruction, as well as teachers and caregivers of young children. Filled with hands-on activities that progress a child from sounds to words to sentences to books, this friendly guide shows you how to: Prepare a child to read Sharpen his listening skills Correct her errors graciously Choose the right books Have kids read out loud Find help if you need it Whether the child you want to teach is two or twelve; fast paced or steady; an absolute beginner or someone who’s begun but could use a little help, this empathetic book shows you how to adapt the simple, fun activities to your child’s individual needs. You’ll see how to make activities age appropriate, how to add more challenge or support, and how to make gender allowances if that’s relevant. Plus, you’ll discover how to: Lay the foundation for good reading skills Tell the difference between a reading delay and a reading problem Help your child build words from letters and sounds, advance to short and long vowel words, and conquer syllables and silent letters Select entertaining workbooks, recycle them, and make up your own reading activities Get your child ready for sentences Keep your child reading — with others or on his own Complete with lists of word families, phonics rules, and reading resources, Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies will help you make learning fun for your child as he or she develops this critical skill!
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118068939
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
You’re thinking of teaching a child to read. What a great idea! Now all you need is exactly the right blueprint. This easy-to-follow book is written with two people in mind; you, and the child you’re thinking of teaching. Mother and children’s reading specialist Tracey Wood gives you all the down-to-earth, honest information you need to give a child a happy, solid start with reading. Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies is for parents of young children who want to give their kids a head start by teaching them to read before they enter school or to supplement their children’s school instruction, as well as teachers and caregivers of young children. Filled with hands-on activities that progress a child from sounds to words to sentences to books, this friendly guide shows you how to: Prepare a child to read Sharpen his listening skills Correct her errors graciously Choose the right books Have kids read out loud Find help if you need it Whether the child you want to teach is two or twelve; fast paced or steady; an absolute beginner or someone who’s begun but could use a little help, this empathetic book shows you how to adapt the simple, fun activities to your child’s individual needs. You’ll see how to make activities age appropriate, how to add more challenge or support, and how to make gender allowances if that’s relevant. Plus, you’ll discover how to: Lay the foundation for good reading skills Tell the difference between a reading delay and a reading problem Help your child build words from letters and sounds, advance to short and long vowel words, and conquer syllables and silent letters Select entertaining workbooks, recycle them, and make up your own reading activities Get your child ready for sentences Keep your child reading — with others or on his own Complete with lists of word families, phonics rules, and reading resources, Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies will help you make learning fun for your child as he or she develops this critical skill!
Teaching Science to English Language Learners
Author: Joyce Nutta
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136963316
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Teaching Science to English Language Learners offers science teachers and teacher educators a straightforward approach for engaging ELLs learning science.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136963316
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Teaching Science to English Language Learners offers science teachers and teacher educators a straightforward approach for engaging ELLs learning science.
Hands-On English Language Learning - Early Years
Author: Jennifer E. Lawson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553791967
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
The Hands-On English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students. To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes: specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English language learners relevant topics such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences Please note: All blackline masters are included on a CD.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553791967
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
The Hands-On English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students. To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes: specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English language learners relevant topics such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences Please note: All blackline masters are included on a CD.
English in Films Volume 3: ESL Exercises for Advanced Students
Author: Jon Michael Miller
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105151255
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
English in Films is a series of classroom exercises for teachers of English as a Second Language for study at home students. The movies have been carefully selected for their language and cultural value in learning and improving one's English--vocabulary, listening, conversation, writing, grammar and American culture. Our approach is to have fun while learning and to learn in a multidimensional way. Answers are provided, and the packets may be copied and edited for non-commercial use.Each film is broken into roughly 15-minute segments, which are divided into sections for vocabulary development, listening, writing, discussion and testing.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105151255
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
English in Films is a series of classroom exercises for teachers of English as a Second Language for study at home students. The movies have been carefully selected for their language and cultural value in learning and improving one's English--vocabulary, listening, conversation, writing, grammar and American culture. Our approach is to have fun while learning and to learn in a multidimensional way. Answers are provided, and the packets may be copied and edited for non-commercial use.Each film is broken into roughly 15-minute segments, which are divided into sections for vocabulary development, listening, writing, discussion and testing.
English as a Second Language in the Mainstream
Author: Constant Leung
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317892283
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Since it was first established in the 1970's the Applied Linguistics and Language Study series has become a major force in the study of practical problems in human communication and language education. Drawing extensively on empirical research and theoretical work in linguistics, sociology, psychology and education, the series explores key issues in language acquisition and language use. English as a Second Language learners are now a considerable and increasing part of the mainstream of urban schools in English-speaking countries. Beyond the learning of English, this development raises broader questions of language as a medium of education in a multilingual, multicultural environment. Drawing on their experience as researchers and educators in Australia, Canada and England, the authors of English as a Second Language in the Mainstream present an up-to-date account of advances in theory and practice. Their analysis of system-wide provision however, suggests that a truly responsive educational vision is lacking: government policy is inadequate, educational practices for ESL students are either underdeveloped or poorly coordinated with practices for other students, and the rhetoric of reform fails to engage significantly with issues of teaching and resources. The authors argue towards a more comprehensive vision which can acknowledge the relation between issues concerning ESL students and issues concerning the educational system as a whole, which can coordinate reforms in ESL education with general reforms, which can explicitly and systematically integrate language learning and content learning, and which can build more positively on the multilingual and multicultural nature of modern education for all students.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317892283
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Since it was first established in the 1970's the Applied Linguistics and Language Study series has become a major force in the study of practical problems in human communication and language education. Drawing extensively on empirical research and theoretical work in linguistics, sociology, psychology and education, the series explores key issues in language acquisition and language use. English as a Second Language learners are now a considerable and increasing part of the mainstream of urban schools in English-speaking countries. Beyond the learning of English, this development raises broader questions of language as a medium of education in a multilingual, multicultural environment. Drawing on their experience as researchers and educators in Australia, Canada and England, the authors of English as a Second Language in the Mainstream present an up-to-date account of advances in theory and practice. Their analysis of system-wide provision however, suggests that a truly responsive educational vision is lacking: government policy is inadequate, educational practices for ESL students are either underdeveloped or poorly coordinated with practices for other students, and the rhetoric of reform fails to engage significantly with issues of teaching and resources. The authors argue towards a more comprehensive vision which can acknowledge the relation between issues concerning ESL students and issues concerning the educational system as a whole, which can coordinate reforms in ESL education with general reforms, which can explicitly and systematically integrate language learning and content learning, and which can build more positively on the multilingual and multicultural nature of modern education for all students.