English Language Learners and the New Standards
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A01=Aida Walqui
A01=Margaret Heritage
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Author_Aida Walqui
Author_Margaret Heritage
Author_Robert Linquanti
benchmark assessments
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Common Core State Standards
education policy
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language development
No Child Left Behind
second language acquisition
sociocultural theories of language
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- ISBN 9781612508016
- Weight: 270g
- Dimensions: 149 x 226mm
- Publication Date: 30 May 2015
- Publisher: Harvard Educational Publishing Group
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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In English Language Learners and the New Standards, three leading scholars present a clear vision and practical suggestions for helping teachers engage ELL students in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language. This process requires three important shifts in our perspective on language and language learning—from an individual activity to a socially engaged activity; from a linear process aimed at correctness and fluency, to a developmental process focused oncomprehension and communication; and from a separate area of instruction to an approach that embeds language development in subject-area activities.
In English Language Learners and the New Standards, the authors:
Finally, the authors explain the theories and research that underlie their vision and examine the role of policy in shaping pedagogy and assessment for ELL students.
In English Language Learners and the New Standards, the authors:
- Clarify the skills and knowledge teachers need to integrate content knowledge and language development
- Show how teachers can integrate formative assessment in ongoing teaching and learning
- Discuss key leverage points and stress points in using interim and summative assessments with ELLs
- Provide classroom vignettes that illustrate key practices
Finally, the authors explain the theories and research that underlie their vision and examine the role of policy in shaping pedagogy and assessment for ELL students.
Margaret Heritage is a senior scientist at WestEd and an assistant director at the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing at UCLA, USA.
Aída Walqui directs the Teacher Professional Development Program at WestEd.
Robert Linquanti is a project director and senior researcher at WestEd.
Aída Walqui directs the Teacher Professional Development Program at WestEd.
Robert Linquanti is a project director and senior researcher at WestEd.
