
Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners
ISBN-13: 9780415634953 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 03/04/2013 Series: Teaching English Language Learners across the Curriculum Edition description: Revised Pages: 280 Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d) 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. An 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 effectiv