1st Edition

Teaching English as a Second Language A Resource Guide

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by Routledge

384 Pages

by Routledge

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First Published in 1994. Educators will welcome this cohesive and comprehensive volume on the research and practice of teaching English as a second language (TESOL). The author, director of the TESOL program at Fordham University Graduate School of Education, provides a holistic view of the field-its practical and philosophical considerations. Of particular interest is the coverage of such new... Read more

Chapter 1 Linguistic Foundations for Teaching English as a Second Language; Chapter 2 English as a Second Language Learners; Chapter 3 Cultural Diversity in the ESL Classroom; Chapter 4 The Development of English Language Proficiency; Chapter 5 English as a Second Language Across Grade Levels; Chapter 6 English As a Second Language Programs; Chapter 7 Approaches to Second Language Instruction; Chapter 8 The Development of English Listening and Speaking Skills; Chapter 9 The Development of English Literacy Skills; Chapter 10 Teaching ESL in Special Education Classrooms; Chapter 11 The Human Factor: Teachers, Administration, and Parents; Chapter 12 Resources for ESL Educators;