Teaching English Language Learners through Technology

✍ Scribed by Tony Erben, Ruth Ban, Martha Castañeda

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 235
• Series: Teaching English Language Learners Across the Curriculum
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

In Teaching English Language Learners through Technology, the authors explore the use of computers/technology as a pedagogical tool to aid in the appropriate instruction of ELLs across all content areas. The special focus of this book is on the informed use of various technologies and software programs that can specifically aid ELLs. Strategies are also provided for varying levels of access--whether teachers teach in a one computer classroom, have access to multiple computers, or have the ability to go into a computer lab at their school. A fully annotated list of web and print resources completes the volume, making this a valuable reference to help teachers harness the power of computer-assisted technologies in meeting the challenges of including all learners in effective instruction.

✦ Table of Contents

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 8
Tables......Page 12
Abbreviations......Page 13
Series Introduction......Page 14
Introduction......Page 16
Part 1 Your English Language Learner......Page 26
1.1 Orientation......Page 28
1.2 The Process of English Language Learning and What to Expect......Page 30
1.3 Deciding on the Best ESOL Program......Page 38
1.4 Teaching for English Language Development......Page 43
1.5 Not All ELLs are the Same......Page 47
1.6 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy......Page 52
1.7 Not All Parents are the Same: Home–School Communication......Page 55
1.8 English Language Learners with Special Needs......Page 58
Part 2 What We Know from Research......Page 62
2.1 Taking the Lead from Vygotsky......Page 64
2.2 Differentiated Instruction, Project-Based Learning, and Constructivist Pedagogy Principles......Page 71
2.3 Making Accommodations for ELLs and Infusing Technology into a Lesson......Page 80
2.4 Principles of Technology Use in Educational Settings......Page 94
2.5 Computer- Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Research......Page 99
Part 3 Teaching ELLs through Technology......Page 104
3.1 Orientation......Page 106
3.2 E-creation Tools and Self-Made Computer-Based Resources: Getting ELLs to Play and Be Creative with Language......Page 112
3.3 Communicative- Facilitating E-tools: Getting ELLs to Produce Language......Page 134
3.4 Writing/Reading- Facilitative E-tools: Getting ELLs to Improve and Focus on Their Literacy Skills......Page 146
3.5 Listening- Facilitative E-tools: Improving ELLs’ Comprehension Skills......Page 156
3.6 E-assessments: Portfolios, Quizzes, and Rubrics......Page 165
3.7 Managing Teaching through Virtual Learning Environments......Page 181
Resources......Page 187
Glossary......Page 214
Appendix A: ISTE NETS National Educational Technology Standards......Page 218
Appendix B: ISTE NETS Performance Indicators......Page 220
Appendix C: Flexible Grouping Chart......Page 222
Notes......Page 225
References......Page 227
Index......Page 234

✦ Subjects

Языки и языкознание;Английский язык;Преподавание английского языка / Teaching English as a Foreign Language;