Second language students in mainstream classrooms : a handbook for teachers in international schools / Coreen Sears.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sears, Coreen, 1943-

Series:

Parents' and teachers' guides ; no. 2.

Parents' and teachers' guides ; 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Bilingual--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Education, Bilingual.

Students, Foreign--Education (Elementary)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Students, Foreign.

Second language acquisition--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Second language acquisition.

English language--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Foreign speakers--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

English language.

English language--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Foreign speakers.

Mainstreaming in education--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Mainstreaming in education.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xii, 280 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Clevedon, UK ; Philadelphia, PA : Multilingual Matters, [1998]

Summary:

This comprehensive handbook, written by an experienced teacher, provides an immense wealth of practical suggestions for teachers of second language children in mainstream classrooms. It gives detailed advice on all aspects of the needs of children from mobile families in international schools. Novice and experienced teachers will benefit.

Contents:

1 Setting the Scene 5

The distinct nature of international school students 5

Varieties of international schools 7

International families 11

Culture shock 11

Adjustment issues within the family 13

Concerns related to the new school 14

Students in an international school class 15

2 Cultural Adjustments

Helping Teachers to Understand 21

Adjusting to a new school culture 21

Students and teacher 22

Second language students' beliefs and expectations about learning and being taught 25

Parents and teacher

the need to communicate 27

Maintaining cultural identity 30

3 Going to School in English

Second Language Learning Issues 40

The nature of bilingualism 40

Factors which affect second language learning 45

Maintaining the home language and culture 49

The role of the ESL department 53

How long do children need support from ESL specialists? 56

Host country and other language classes 59

Programmes in international bilingual schools 61

4 Day-to-Day Life in the Classroom

Language Acquisition in Practice 70

The classroom environment 70

Layout and appearance 70

Creating a positive social ambience 71

The first days

easing a child's entry 72

The teacher's role 72

Classroom support

providing a buddy 73

Establishing routines 73

Early language learning 75

Survival English 75

Comprehensible input 75

Creating a risk-taking environment 76

Differences in learning and cognitive styles 77

Creating a classroom that reflects cultural diversity 79

Language topics 81

Transfer from the first language 81

Intonation patterns 82

Appropriate language for different uses 82

Varieties of English 83

After the first few weeks 84

Phases in language acquisition 84

Patterns of behaviour 85

Patterns of fatigue 86

Students with special needs 86

The able second language student 89

5 Day-to-Day Life in the Classroom

Management Issues 70

Placement of students 91

Student names in international schools 93

Transport 94

Free play 94

Snacks and lunchtime 95

Student supplies 95

Homework 96

Grading or marking policy 98

Discipline 99

Dress 101

Friendships 102

Health 103

Assessment and evaluation 103

Second language students and standardised tests 104

Parent conferences and written reports 106

Social occasions 108

Absences 109

Extra-curricular activities 111

Residential field trips 111

Gender issues 113

Festivals 115

6 Day-to-Day Life in the Classroom

Strategies that Support Second Language Children 117

Effective strategies for general use with young second language children in the mainstream classroom 117

Broad approaches 117

Strategies for individuals or small groups 124

Effective strategies for general use with older second language children in the mainstream classroom 125

Broad strategies 125

Strategies for individuals or small groups 129

Assessing and evaluating second language students in the mainstream classroom 130

7 Teaching Language Arts to Young Second Language Students in Mainstream Classrooms 138

Reading 139

Writing 151

8 Teaching Language Arts to Older Second Language Students in Mainstream Classrooms 165

Reading 166

Writing 180

Spoken English for academic purposes

the teaching of specific oral skills to second language students 193

9 Strategies for Supporting Second Language Students in Mainstream Mathematics Classes 198

The impact of L2 students' previous educational experiences and individual aptitudes 199

Key elements in effective mathematics programmes with L2 students 200

Evaluating the mathematics competence of new L2 students 202

Enabling students to negotiate an understanding of mathematics through the medium of English 202

10 Answering the Needs of Second Language Students in Social Studies and Science 213

Strategies for use with second language students in mainstream social studies and science classes 214

Field trips relating to social studies and science: ensuring a valuable experience for second language students 237

11 Further Resources Available to Teachers of Second Language Children 242

Electronic media 243

The library or media centre

print media 252.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-276) and index.

ISBN:

1853594091

1853594083

OCLC:

38566526