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Teaching English language learners in mainstream classes / Margery Hertzberg ; contributions by Janet Freeman.
Language learning and language use -- Who are our English language learners? -- Pedagogical conditions for learning a language -- Focus on oracy -- Focus on reading -- Focus on writing / by Janet Freedman -- Role to communicate: learning English through drama -- Conclusion. This book "demonstrates English language learning pedagogical practices that both engage and enhance academic English proficiency. Mainstream teachers, who may have minimal or no specialist English language teaching assistance or experience, will find the strategies and support within this book extremely useful and relevant. The early chapters of the book examine the more general and current ELL (ESL, EAL/D) theory. The later chapters examine specific theoretical principles as they relate to oracy, reading and writing, and are appropriate for students in the Developing and Consolidating phases of English language learning. Many of the examples in this book are illustrated with authentic and recent student examples. The book provides help for the planning of an effective English language learning program for the diverse language needs of our English language learners." - Back cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. [176]-182) and index. This book "demonstrates English language learning pedagogical practices that both engage and enhance academic English proficiency. Mainstream teachers, who may have minimal or no specialist English language teaching assistance or experience, will find the strategies and support within this book extremely useful and relevant. The early chapters of the book examine the more general and current ELL (ESL, EAL/D) theory. The later chapters examine specific theoretical principles as they relate to oracy, reading and writing, and are appropriate for students in the Developing and Consolidating phases of English language learning. Many of the examples in this book are illustrated with authentic and recent student examples. The book provides help for the planning of an effective English language learning program for the diverse language needs of our English language learners." - Back cover.