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Passing the English as a second language (ESL) supplemental TExES exam : keys to certification and language proficient learners / Elaine L. Wilmore, PhD

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Wilmore, Elaine L.
Published
Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2014]
Copyright Date
©2014
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Passing the english as a second language (esl) supplemental: texes exam cover -- passing the english as a second language (esl) supplemental: texes exam -- contents -- preface -- acknowledgments -- about the author -- section i: knowledge, skills, and dispositions -- chapter 1: welcome! -- section ii: domains and competencies for the english as a second language (esl) supplemental texes exam -- chapter 2: understanding fundamental language concepts and the structure and conventions of the english language, CHAPTER 3: FIRST AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND THE INTERRELATEDNESS OF L1 AND L2 LEARNERSCHAPTER 4: UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING ESL TEACHING METHODS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION -- CHAPTER 5: PROMOTING STUDENTS� COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN ENGLISH -- CHAPTER 6: PROMOTING STUDENTS� LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN ENGLISH -- CHAPTER 7: PROMOTING STUDENTS� CONTENT AREA LEARNING, ACADEMIC-LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, AND ACHIEVEMENT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM -- CHAPTER 8: UNDERSTANDING FORMAL AND INFORMAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES AND INSTRUMENTS, CHAPTER 9: PROMOTING STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READINGCHAPTER 10: UNDERSTANDING FACTORS AND STRATEGIES THAT AFFECT ESL STUDENTS� LEARNING IN A MULTICULTURAL AND MULTILINGUAL ENVIRONMENT -- CHAPTER 11: SERVING AS AN ADVOCATE AND FACILITATOR FOR ESL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES -- SECTION III: THE REAL DEAL: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS -- CHAPTER 12: TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES: PAY CLOSE ATTENTION -- CHAPTER 13: CREATING A PERSONAL SUCCESS PLAN -- CHAPTER 14: AFTER YOU PASS THE TEST: FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN -- CHAPTER 15: SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL READING, and Appendix a: english language proficiency standardsappendix b: texas administrative code -- references -- index
Summary
Master the TExES with down-to-earth test prep strategies ESL certification is attainable if one understands the domains and competencies represented in the test and masters test prep skills. Dr. Elaine Wilmore, known for her popular TExES preparation seminars, synthesizes her knowledge and experiences and gives readers a practical approach to passing the ESL Supplemental Exam. Written in a conversational tone, the book uses real examples to help readers connect theory with actual practice and offers: Thorough discussions of relevant concepts related to domains and competencies Tables.
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9781452290454 (electronic bk.)
1452290458 (electronic bk.)
9781452290492 (electronic bk.)
1452290490 (electronic bk.)
1452290482
9781452290485
9781452290447 (ebook)
145229044X
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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