Teaching English Language Learners effectively requires more than good intentions—it demands a solid foundation in research, theory, and proven practices. Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners, 3rd Edition serves as your comprehensive roadmap to creating inclusive, effective learning environments for multilingual students from diverse backgrounds.
In today's diverse classrooms, educators face the critical challenge of helping English Language Learners achieve academic success while developing their language proficiency. This textbook bridges the gap between educational theory and classroom practice, providing you with the knowledge and tools needed to make research-based decisions about ELL policies, programs, and assessment methods.
The book guides you through essential competencies including how to relate language and literacy theories to practical teaching, differentiate core content-area instruction for multilingual learners, and effectively teach oral language, reading, and writing across all subjects. You'll learn to leverage students' home languages and technology as valuable resources for learning, rather than viewing them as barriers.
Now in its third edition, this resource incorporates significant updates including new research on dynamic bilingualism and translanguaging, post-ESSA accountability requirements, and insights from the National Academies of Sciences report on ELL success. The integration of the latest TESOL principles ensures you're working with current, evidence-based standards for exemplary ELL instruction.
Each chapter features guiding questions, key terms, vignettes, and teaching strategies that bring concepts to life. The companion website provides additional resources including slide presentations, sample syllabi, and research activities. Whether you're preparing to meet state competency requirements or seeking to enhance your professional practice, this textbook combines academic rigor with practical applicability.
Perfect for pre-service teachers, literacy specialists, ESL and bilingual educators, school administrators, and anyone committed to educational equity in multilingual settings.
