Sheltered Content Instruction: Teaching English-Language Learners with Diverse Abilities

All chapters conclude with "Summary," "Activities," and "References." Preface. 1. Teaching English-Language Learners with Diverse Abilities. Native Language Knowledge. English Language Knowledge. Academic Background and School Experience. Learning and Behavior Challenges. Search for Interventions: A 3-Tiered Model. Student Profiles Revisited. 2. Theoretical and Historical Foundations. History of Education of Students Learning English in School. Teaching English Language Learners: Theory to Practice. Theories of Second-Language Acquisition. The Contributions of Cummins. Factors That Affect Second-Language Acquisition. 3. Sheltered Instruction in the Content Areas. Components of Sheltered Instruction. Sheltered Instruction and Effective Instruction. A Comparative Case Study. 4. Affective Issues. Providing Constructivist Reading and Writing Activities. Providing Ample Practice and Careful Corrections. Focusing on Relevant Background Knowledge. Actively Involving Learners. Using Alternative Grouping Strategies. Providing Native Language Support. Focusing on Content and on Activities That Are Meaningful to Students. Creating Roles in the Classroom for Family and Community Members. Holding High Expectations for All Learners. Being Responsive to Cultural and Personal Diversity. 5. Learning Strategies. Types of Learning Strategies. Guidelines for Selecting a Learning Strategy. Lesson Phases When Teaching Learning Strategies. Presentation Methods Used to Teach Learning Strategies. Examples of Specific Strategies in Teaching Reading and Writing in Content Areas. Teaching Reading Strategies in Content Area Classes. Teaching Writing Strategies in Content Area Classes. 6. Curriculum Adaptations. Demonstrating Sensitivity to Cultural and Linguistic Diversity. Providing Adequate Background Knowledge. Categorizing Materials as Either Content Knowledge or Academic Proficiency. Including Both Language Development and Content Vocabulary Development. Modifying Plans and Texts. Modifying Assignments. Assigning Notetaking, Report Writing, Study Sheets and Homework, and Progress Checks. Using Study Resource Guides. 7. Adjusting Discourse to Enhance Learning. The Discourse of Sheltered Instruction. The Discourse of Instructional Conversations. Theoretical Background. 8. Self Evaluation and Collaborative Implementation. Self Evaluation and Goal Setting. Collaboration with School Personnel or Peers. Index.