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Teaching EAL : evidence-based strategies for the classroom and school / Robert Sharples

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Sharples, Robert, 1982-
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Bristol, UK ; Blue Ridge Summit, PA : Multilingual Matters, 2021.
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Language Note
In English.
Contents
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Figures, Tables and Case Studies -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- 1 Introduction -- 2 EAL in the National and International Context -- Part 1: How Additional Languages Are Learned -- 3 Key Principles and a Theory of Language -- 4 Learning or Acquiring -- 5 Masses of Input -- 6 Earlier Isn't Necessarily Better -- 7 Implicit and Explicit Learning -- 8 First Languages Are Important for Learning English -- 9 Pulling It All Together: Learning Trajectories and Second Language Pedagogy -- Part 2: Language Across the Curriculum -- 10 Five Principles for Language Across the Curriculum -- 11 BICS and CALP -- 12 Oracy: Talking and Learning -- 13 Reading in a New Language -- 14 Making Meaning in Writing: Field, Tenor and Mode -- 15 Disciplinary Language, Disciplinary Knowledge -- 16 Pulling It All Together: What Counts as Proficiency -- Part 3: The EAL Specialist -- 17 Getting to Grips with the Role -- 18 Establishing Effective Assessments -- 19 Welcoming Students -- 20 Getting Connected -- 21 Making Friends and Influencing People -- 22 From Mono to Multi -- 23 CPD for EAL Specialists -- 24 For Everyone -- Appendix I: Checklist and Activities for the New EAL Specialist -- Appendix II: Networks and Groups -- References -- Index
Summary
"This book offers an evidence-based guide to EAL for everyone who works with multilingual learners. It offers a concise introduction to the latest research underpinning three keys areas of EAL practice: How children acquire additional languages; How language works across the curriculum ; How you can establish outstanding EAL practice in your school"--
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1788924452
9781788924443 electronic book
1788924444 electronic book
9781788924450 electronic book
9781788924429 paperback
9781788924436 hardcover
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Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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