Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Very relevant to the real-life teaching situations that first-year teachers often encounter. -Joanne Ho, English Department Chair Clark High School, Las Vegas, NV Easygoing and relaxed, a welcome break from over-flowery 'academic' language for students ready to enter the 'real world' of the classroom. -Elise Geither, Instructor Baldwin-Wallace College The 'exploratory breaks' throughout each chapter provide readers an opportunity to apply their learning in a focused fashion.-Theresa Rouse, Superintendent/Principal San Lucas Union School District, CA Novice teachers can apply best practices for a successful ELL classroom experience This easy-to-navigate resource offers beginning teachers a carefully phased-in guide to teaching strategies they can use with their ESL-ELL learners to enhance reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar skills. Each chapter provides clear guidelines and step-by-step coverage of these essentials and more: Using different models for lesson planning Monitoring classroom behavior and interactions Using prepared skill-building activities or developing new ones Assessing students for placement in ESL or general education classes Reflecting and exploring the development of their own teaching practice
This sourcebook offers a solid reality-based plan for all new teachers who want to create a successful classroom experience for themselves and their ESL-EFL students
Synopsis
Novice teachers can apply best practices for a successful ELL classroom experience New teachers face a special challenge when their first assignment is teaching English language learners. This resource combines teacher induction and mentoring principles with basic ESL and EFL techniques to enhance reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar instruction. More than 100 exploratory breaks provide topics for reflective discussion with mentors and supervisors. Each chapter offers novice teachers supportive strategies for:
- Using different models of lesson planning
- Monitoring behavior and classroom interaction
- Assessing students for placement in ESL or general education classes
- Reflecting and exploring the development of their own teaching practice
Synopsis
This easy-to-navigate resource gives novice teachers carefully phased-in coverage of ESL/EFL lesson planning, classroom management, and skill building.