Academic Success for English Language Learners: Strategies for K-12 Mainstream Teachers
- ISBN-10
- 0131899104
- ISBN-13
- 9780131899100
- Category
- Education, Bilingual
- Pages
- 539
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Authors
- Marguerite Ann Snow, Patricia A. Richard-Amato
Description
Balancing conceptual foundations with practical strategies, the book's four-part format includes chapters written by some of the field's most respected researchers and teachers. It offers a solid repertoire of techniques for creating a positive instructional environment. *Part I: Theoretical Considerations -- Presents a variety of ideas to stimulate thinking and help teachers develop their own theories of practice. *Part II: Sociocultural Issues and Implications -- Focus on sociocultural concerns and their implications in the classroom. *Part III: The Classroom: Instruction and Assessment Practices -- Presents a wide range of pedagogical and classroom management strategies. *Part IV: Readings In Specific Content Area -- Relates many of the preceding strategies and issues to specific content areas across grade levels, including math, literature, social studies, science, physical education, music and art.
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