Overview
Developing a Language Lens means cultivating a cultural and linguistic responsiveness that improves the learning experience and achievement of every language learner—be they English Language Learners, Academic Language Learners, or both. Any student can be a language learner, so this guide is for every K-12 instructor who is looking to be more effective, inclusive, and responsive in their teaching.
Full Product Details
Author: Sarah B. Ottow
Publisher: Learning Sciences International
Imprint: Learning Sciences International
Weight: 0.333kg
ISBN: 9781943920600
ISBN 10: 1943920605
Pages: 113
Publication Date: 28 February 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This book arrives right on time, as it provides teachers and leaders with a practical guide that combines language development tools and strategies with an appreciation for culture and student identity. As an ESL student who now sits in the superintendent's office, I appreciate the book's conscious effort to move practitioners to getting to know their students culturally and linguistically, while providing a very comprehensive set of competencies that support language learners in content classrooms. The stories of students' language learning journeys bring this work to life and the added bonuses of links to many other resources make this book a must have for anyone interested in building a multi-lingual community. Victor F. Capellan, Superintendent, Central Falls School District The Language Lens for Content Classrooms offers an essential blend of instructional strategies and approaches as well as a holistic vision of the mindsets and perspectives any and every educator of English Learners must have. Ottow breaks down the terminology and context of an increasingly diverse K-12 education system and provides suggestions, tools, and thought-provoking questions to guide the reader. Readable, relatable, and rich with examples and anecdotes, I recommend The Language Lens for Content Classrooms for educators starting off or seeking to refine and deepen their practice in teaching with English Learners. Rebecca Westlake, ELL Director, Salem Public Schools Author Sarah Ottow's wealth of knowledge is on full display here. This book is a comprehensive and accessible primer for classroom teachers who want to support their multilingual learner students but aren't sure where to start. Language and content teachers alike will find practical next day strategies to help meet the needs of multilingual learners. Melissa Katz, Director of the NYC Special Education Collaborative and Inclusive Education Initiatives
"This timely book provides a host of highly practical insights for addressing one of our most important challenges faced by educators striving to meet the academic and sociolinguistic needs of all students: cultivating the powerful symbiosis of language development and content learning."""" – Jeff Zwiers, Senior Researcher, Stanford University Graduate School of Education"
