Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners »

This book provides simple and straightforward advice on how to teach English Language Learners in the classroom. In Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners the authors offer context-specific strategies for the full range of the social studies curriculum, including geography, U.S. history, world history, economics, and government. A fully annotated list of web and print resources completes the volume, making this a valuable reference to help social studies teachers meet the challenges of including all learners in effective instruction.

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Introduction

Pt. 1 Your English Language Learner Tony Erben Erben, Tony 5

1.1 Orientation 7

1.2 The Process of English Language Learning and What to Expect 9

1.3 Deciding on the Best ESOL Program 17

1.4 Teaching for English Language Development 22

1.5 Not All ELLs are the Same 26

1.6 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy 31

1.7 Not All Parents are the Same: Home-School Communication 34

1.8 English Language Learners with Special Needs 37

Pt. 2 Principles of Social Studies Teaching and Learning 41

2.1 Principles of Social Studies Teaching and Learning 43

2.2 How Instruction Unfolds 46

2.3 Social Studies-Focused ESOL Research 48

2.4 Enacting the Social Studies Curriculum 55

Pt. 3 Teaching Social Studies 63

3.1 Introduction 65

3.2 Geography 70

3.3 United States History 83

3.4 World History 106

3.5 Government and Civics 137

3.6 Economics 154

3.7 Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology 168

3.8 Controversial Issues in the Social Studies Classroom 177

Resources 192

Glossary 211

Notes 213

References 215

Index 225