Mastering ESL and Bilingual Methods: Differentiated Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Students (2nd Edition) (MyEducationKit Series)
Contemporary, comprehensive, theory and research based, and aligned with TESOL 2003 standards, this guide provides educators with the tools, ideas, strategies, and techniques they need to professionally and effectively address the differential learning and transition needs of the increasing culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students in today’s classrooms. In-service teachers, district or building administrators, school specialists, pre-service teachers, and paraprofessionals alike will find this an indispensable guide to rediscovering the value, potential, richness, and adventure of diversity and addressing CLD students while ensuring effective learning. The authors stress methods while also differentiating instruction and professional practice; discuss the changes occurring in today’s classrooms; examine the work of practitioners and researchers; provide assessment for the capacities that emerge; present tools for success in the classroom with CLD students; point out benchmarks to show where and when various tolls should be used; and include a variety of special features that make the content of the book clear and explicit: chapter outlines; chapter missions; key theories and concepts; figures, tables, and concepts; connect, engage, and challenge activities, assessment tips and strategies, and much more.