1st Edition

The Classroom Teacher's Guide to Supporting English Language Learners

By Pamela Mesta, Olga Reber Copyright 2019
114 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

114 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

114 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

This book answers your key questions about educating English Language Learners (ELLs) and offers detailed guidance and concrete applications for your classroom. Designed as a one-stop-shop for classroom teachers of all grade levels and content areas, this book is chock full of essential information, delivered in a practical, concise format. In each chapter, you will find checklists, instructional... Read more

Part I: Where to Start—Getting to Know Your ELLs 

1. Who Are the ELLs in My Classroom?  

2. How Does Linguistics Impact Teaching and Learning?  

3. How Can I Bridge the Home/School connection? 

Part II: Where to Go—Instruction and Beyond  

4. What Should My Instruction and Assessment Look Like?  

5. How Is Math Unique?  

6. What Are the Most Effective Ways to Collaborate with ELL Staff?  

7. What Should I Do if I Suspect There is a Learning Disability?  

Biography

Pamela Mesta has been in the education field for over 20 years. She currently works as the Supervisor of ESOL in a large public school system in Maryland.

Olga Reber has been in education for 15 years. She currently works as an ESOL Resource Teacher in a large public school system in Maryland.