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OverviewThis book presents a validated observation instrument to support and further develop the pedagogic expertise of teachers of English Learners in US schools. Based on sociocultural and second language teaching and learning theories, the Observation Protocol for Academic Literacies (OPAL) has a variety of uses across teacher preparation programs, pre-K-12 classroom contexts and school districts. This book leads the reader through the process of using OPAL with real classroom observations in the form of vignettes, in order to develop confidence and reliability scoring evidence in research-based practices. The book provides examples of its non-evaluative uses to conduct research, support teachers and identify areas of strength and weakness in their professional development. It also offers researchers and policymakers a tool for collecting classroom-based evidence to inform the implementation and refinement of English Learner programs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Magaly Lavadenz , Elvira G. ArmasPublisher: Multilingual Matters Imprint: Multilingual Matters Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.460kg ISBN: 9781800419018ISBN 10: 1800419015 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 16 January 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Chapter 1. Building Expertise for Teachers of English Learners: Introduction to the Observation Protocol for Academic Literacies (OPAL) Instrument Chapter 2. Seeing What’s There: Sharpening Our Observation Skills Chapter 3. OPAL Domain 3: Comprehensibility Chapter 4. OPAL Domain 4: Interactions Chapter 5. OPAL Domain 1: Rigorous and Relevant Curriculum Chapter 6. OPAL Domain 2: Connections Chapter 7. Using the OPAL for Professional Learning, Research and Evaluation Purposes Appendices References IndexReviewsThis is a well-written, detailed, and clear description of the development and use of the OPAL that walks the reader through the process using actual classroom examples – well-positioned as an important, flexible resource for courses in assessment, second language acquisition, instructional methodology, and related areas as well as for professional development communities and coaching. * Robert Rueda, Professor Emeritus, University of Southern California, USA * Author InformationMagaly Lavadenz is the Leavey Presidential Endowed Chair in Ethics and Moral Leadership in the School of Education and Executive Director of the Center for Equity for English Learners at Loyola Marymount University, USA. Her research interests include teacher education, language education policy and immigrant and diaspora communities. Elvira G. Armas is Director of the Center of Equity for English Learners and Affiliated Faculty in the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University, USA. Her research explores teaching and learning in linguistically and culturally diverse settings and collaboration between schools, families and communities. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |