Why TESOL?

Ariza, Eileen; Morales-Jones, Carmen; Yahya, Noorchaya; Zainuddin, Hanizah

ISBN 10: 0757576273 ISBN 13: 9780757576270

Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S., 2010

Synopsis

The 4th edition is designed to provide novice and experienced teachers, as well as prospective teachers, with the knowledge needed to teach English as a second language.   

WHY TESOL? explains the foundations of language learning and teaching methodologies, and offers a knowledge base for second or foreign language teaching--including testing and assessment. This book is  reader-friendly and is written so that teachers of any background and experience can readily apply ESOL concepts to their individual classroom settings.

FEATURES

• National statistics that help clarify the global nature of our American society in the twenty-first century.
• A historical perspective on the laws that have influenced the teaching of second language learners in today's schools.
• A profile of second language learners and the needs they bring to today's classrooms.
• An analysis and clear explanation of the nature of language and first or native language acquisition.
• A discussion of second language theories and models.
• A look at assessment and relevant issues as they relate to English Language Learners (ELLs).
• "Scenarios" at the beginning of each chapter portray the real-life classroom setting and situations that arise within classrooms.

 Accompanying Workbook on CD-ROM
To help the reader reflect on and apply the knowledge acquired from each chapter, a separate workbook has been developed on CD-ROM. For each chapter, there is a series of "Challenge Sheets" which encourages students to apply and test the theories and practices they've acquired from the use of research questions and group discussions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0757576273
• ISBN 13: 9780757576270
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Number of pages: 332