Teaching ESL K-12 : views from the classroom / Helene Becker ; with commentary from Else Hamayan. [print]

ESL Curriculum -- What are the limitations of traditional ESL curricula? -- How can ESL teachers meet the basic language and sociocultural needs of beginning-level ESL students? -- How can ESL teachers prepare intermediate- and advanced-level ESL students for content classes? -- ESL Program Models in Elementary Schools -- What aspects should be considered in examining program models? -- What are the characteristics of three program models--pullout, inclusion, and team-teaching--in use today? -- ESL Program Models in Secondary Schools -- What factors promote a successful program? -- What are the components of four established programs? -- Assessment Issues -- What are the purposes of district-level assessments? -- What are other issues associated with district-level assessments? -- What are the issues associated with classroom-based assessments? -- Special Education and ESL Students -- What are the issues associated with referring ESL students for special education services? -- When should ESL students be referred for special education services? -- How should ESL students with disabilities be taught? -- Involving Parents -- Why is parental involvement so important? -- Why do some parents of ESL students seem reluctant to participate more fully in their children's education? -- What role can ESL teachers play in facilitating more parent involvement? -- Promoting Effective Schoolwide Instruction -- What are some effective professional development strategies? -- What are some issues associated with professional development?.

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