Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners and Foundations of Language Acquisition

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“Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners and Foundations of Language Acquisition”

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“Who Are Our English Language Learners? – Data and Case Studies of English Language Learners”

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“Theories, Models, and Process of Second-Language Acquisition”

• Cummins, J. (1979) “Cognitive/Academic Language Proficiency, Linguistic Interdependence, the Optimum Age Question and Some Other Matters,” Working Papers on Bilingualism, No. 19, 121-129.

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• Krashen, S. (1981), Second Language Acquisition and Second Language Learning, Pergamon. Downloadable from: Acquisition_and_Learning/index.html

“Linguistic Foundations – Receptive (Listening and Reading) Language Structure and Use”

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“Linguistic Foundations – Expressive (Speaking and Writing) Language Structure and Use

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“Contrastive Analysis – Why Some Elements of English are so Difficult and How to Help English Language Learners Overcome Them”

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“Contextual Factors in Second Language Acquisition”

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“Legal Foundations and Political Factors Affecting Language Development – Key Laws, Court Cases, and Policy Directions"

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“Foundations of Programs for English Language Learners – English Language Literacy”

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“Principles of Standards-Based Assessment and Instruction”

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“Instructional Planning and Organization for ESL and Sheltered Instruction”

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“Components of Effective Instructional Delivery in ESL and Sheltered Instruction”

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“The Importance of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Instructional Materials”

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“What is English Language Development? Research and Practice of ELD”

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“Understanding the Critical Relationship between ESL and ELA”

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“What is Sheltered Instruction? Developing Academic Language While Teaching Content”

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“Culturally Relevant Instruction – When Teachers and Students Bring Different Cultural Experiences to the Classroom”

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“Characteristics of Universal Access”

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