Using Home Language as a Resource in the Classroom
eBook - ePub

Using Home Language as a Resource in the Classroom

A Guide for Teachers of English Learners

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Using Home Language as a Resource in the Classroom

A Guide for Teachers of English Learners

About this book

What can educators do right now, in their own classrooms, to support students of varied cultures and languages? Written for current and future teachers of ELs across various educational and geographical settings, this concise guide provides educators with specific instructional practices to promote greater inclusion and educational equity for their students. Key topics covered in this book include: why home language is essential to student success; incorporating home language into instruction; planning plurilingual lessons and inclusive classrooms; home language and learning in the digital age; reimagining instructional materials; and using home language to advance social justice. Educators can practice what they learn with 30+ activities, guiding questions, key insights, and downloadable templates, checklists, and tools! **This title also includes a companion website with online resources.**

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Chapter 1: Evidence-Based Teaching and Social Justice: Why Home Language Is Essential to Student Success
  7. Chapter 2: Out of Minds and Into Classroom Spaces: When, How, and How Much Home Language to Incorporate Into Instruction
  8. Chapter 3: Home Language and TESOLā€™s The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English LearnersĀ®
  9. Chapter 4: Moving Toward a More Equitable Future
  10. References and Further Reading
  11. Indexes, Appendixes, and Resources