Suggested reading for mainstream teachers
The books and articles listed below can be recommended for addressing many of the issues of interest and importance to non-ESL teachers who want to better understand and help the ESL students in their classes.
^ 56 ^
A good overview of the issues facing mainstream teachers of ESL learners (aimed primarily at elementary school teachers). Contains useful information on how to help ESL students adjust to their new school in the first days and weeks.
^ 8 ^
An interesting and important account of how to ensure the full integration of the ESL student into the school. Contains many useful checklists to orientate teachers towards optimal practices, as well as suggestions on the content of an inclusive curriculum.
^ 47 ^
This book is primarily aimed at ESL teachers (and administrators) but contains much information that may be of use or interest to the mainstream teacher.
^ 4 ^
An excellent analysis of issues pertaining to ESL students in the mainstream. Contains chapters of special interest to science, mathematics and humanities teachers.
^ 34 ^
Suggestions for grouping of ESL students in mainstream classes.
^ 32 ^
The book contains a chapter with theoretical information and practical advice on how to group students for maximum language acquisition.
It also has a chapter on identifying ESL students with special extra needs and how to help them.
^ 5 ^
Very useful overview of the issues facing the mainstream teacher with ESL students in the class. Contains checklist of advice on how to work with ESL students.
^ 60 ^
The book contains an analysis of how to determine task difficulty for ESL students.
- ^ 20 ^
A short but useful article about what to expect from the Japanese girls in your class.
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