Crawford, James (Jesus College Cambridge)

English Learners in American Classrooms: 101 Questions, 101 Answers Crawford, James (Jesus College Cambridge)

Publisher Marketing: Consider any question you may have about working with English language learners (ELLs), and it's quite likely you will find the answer in this indispensable book. Authors James Crawford and Stephen Krashen use a straightforward Q&A format to address educators' concerns in a concise and accessible way-everything from "What types of instructional programs are designed to address the needs of ELLs?" to "Do ELLs need to be taught phonics?" The book provides a state-of-the-art guide to the field, written to focus sharply on the major issues facing English language learners and the educators who work with them. On the opening page, Crawford and Krashen state the essential aim of their book: "It's no secret that immigrants are transforming American classrooms. Or that increasing numbers of our students are ELLs ... a trend that poses unique challenges and opportunities for schools. How should educators respond?" Read to suit your own needs-straight through from first question to last, or selectively to glean expert advice on issues of special interest. Either way, you'll close "English Learners in American Classrooms" better equipped to make a difference for the ELLs in your classroom, school, and community. Contributor Bio:  Krashen, Stephen Stephen Krashen is Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Southern California. He is best known for developing the first comprehensive theory of second language acquisition, introducing the concept of sheltered subject matter teaching, and as the co-inventor of the Natural Approach. Stephen has also contributed to theory and application in the area of bilingual education, and has done important work in the area of reading. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from UCLA, was the 1977 Incline Bench Press champion of Venice Beach and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. His recent papers can be found at http: //www.sdkrashen.com. Fay Shin is a Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at California State University, Long Beach. She received her Ph. D. in Education and Masters degree in Teaching E. S. L. from the University of Southern California. She completed her undergraduate work at UCLA where she received a B. A. in Psychology. Dr. Shin is a former elementary and middle public school teacher and is currently a consultant to school districts and conducts workshops across the nation and internationally. Her research and publications have focused on English language development, literacy and bilingual education. Her most recent work includes developing" Journeys- ELD/ELA in the Content Area: Science" for Rosen Books & Classroom Materials. This program integrates English Language Development strategies with science content standards and is currently being used in school districts in the United States.