PRAXIS II: English to Speakers of Other Languages (360) w/Audio CDs (REA) - The Best Teachers' Test Prep for the PRAXIS » (First)

About the Author

Dr. Luis A. Rosado is Professor of Bilingual Education and the Director of the Center for Bilingual and ESL Education in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Texas at Arlington. He holds degrees from the University of Puerto Rico, Boston State College, and Texas A & M University–Kingsville. He has published extensively in the areas of pedagogy and professional responsibilities, parental involvement, cross-cultural communication, Spanish linguistics and Spanish for bilingual teachers. Prior to coming to UT-Arlington, Dr. Rosado held academic appointments at Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Texas Southern University, and Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Rosado has over 25 years of teaching experience at the elementary, high school, and college levels. He has taught in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, and Texas.

Get Teaching with REA’s PRAXIS II English to Speakers of Other Languages (0360) Test Prep!

First Edition with Audio CD!

The changing demographics of the country are increasing the demand for qualified teachers of English to speakers of other languages. REA has responded to this need by developing a new test prep for the PRAXIS II: English to Speakers of Other Languages (0360) exam.

Written by the Director of Bilingual and ESL Education at the University of Texas, our comprehensive review covers all five content categories found on the official exam, including:

• Analysis of Student Language Production
• Linguistic Theory
• Teaching Methods and Techniques
• Assessment Techniques and Cultural Issues
• Professional Issues

This test prep features two full-length practice tests, complete with detailed explanations of all answers to highlight personal strengths and weaknesses.

Your study and practice for the exam are enhanced with REA’s audio CD featuring recordings of non-native speakers and a series of questions that replicate the actual test. The book also includes an adaptable study schedule for optimum study time-management and REA’s test-taking tips that boost your confidence on test day!

With REA’s PRAXIS II English to Speakers of Other Languages (0360) you’ll move right to the head of the class!

CONTENTS   

CHAPTER 1  
INTRODUCTION 
About This Book 
How to Use This Book 
Format of the Test 
Scoring 

Studying for the Test 

Study Schedule 
The Day of the Test 

CHAPTER 2
LINGUISTIC THEORY 

Components of Language 

English Sentence Structures 
Articulatory Phonetics 
Major Phonetic Features of the Language 
The English Vowel System 
Supra Segmental Elements of English 
Phonetic Alphabet 

Theories of Second Language Acquisition 
Conclusions

References 

CHAPTER 3 
TEACHING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES  
Approaches, Methods, and Strategies 
Methods for Teaching ESL  

Modern Adaptations of the Direct Method  
Humanistic Psychology: Client Centered  
Differentiating Instruction and Second-Language Proficiency  

Language Proficiency and Educational Implications 

Activities to Promote Oral Communication 
Stages of Reading 

Home Environment and Early Literacy 

Classroom Activities to Promote Early Literacy Skills 

References 

CHAPTER 4 
ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES AND CULTURAL ISSUES  
Framework for Assessing English-Language Learners  

Cultural Considerations When Assessing ELLs  
Testing and Classifying Students 

Conclusions   
References

CHAPTER 5 
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES  
English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education 
ESL Pullout 
Events that Shaped the Development of Programs for ELLs 

Conclusions 
References 

PRACTICE TEST 1 

Answer Sheet 

Practice Test 
Answer Key 
Progress and Competency Chart 

Detailed Explanations of Answers 

PRACTICE TEST 2
Answer Sheet 

Practice Test  

Answer Key  

Progress and Competency Chart 
Detailed Explanations of Answers