The Foundations of Dual Language Instruction

Download or read book The Foundations of Dual Language Instruction written by Judith Lessow-Hurley and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pre- and in-service teachers get a practical yet comprehensive overview of social, political, historical, and educational issues related to teaching second language learners, with a special focus on English language learners. Along with a sound foundation that includes sections on the history and legal underpinnings of schooling in two languages, language policy in the U.S. and around the world, and considerations of changing demographics and implications for educators the author provides descriptions of effective programs and instructional strategies that can be used in the classroom, and addresses the dynamics of culture in schooling. The 6th Edition features a reorganisation that starts with considerations of political and policy issues, setting the context for the discussion of programs and instruction that follows and includes updated references, an expanded section on assessment and recent developments in standards-based assessment, and a new section in each chapter highlighting web and media resources.