Teaching social studies to English language learners /

Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of both the challenges that face English language learners (ELLs) and ways in which educators might address them in the social studies classroom. The authors offer context-specific strategies for...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cruz, Bárbara
Other Authors: Thornton, Stephen J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Taylor and Francis, 2013.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Teaching English language learners across the curriculum.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of both the challenges that face English language learners (ELLs) and ways in which educators might address them in the social studies classroom. 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. These practical instructional strategies will effectively engage learners and can be incorporated as a regular part of instruction in any classroom.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (651 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781136205132
1136205136