Mastering ESL and Bilingual Methods

Preface.

About the Authors.

I. HALLMARKS OF ACCOMMODATIVE INSTRUCTION.

1. Multidimensional Foundations of Methods for CLD Students.


Demographic Patterns and Student Diversity.



Describing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom.



Understanding the Realities of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom.

2. Cognitive and Academic Dimensions of Methods for CLD Students.


The Cognitive Dimension of the CLD Student Biography.



The Academic Dimension of the CLD Student Biography

3. Linguistic Dimensions of Methods for CLD Students.


The Linguistic Dimension of the CLD Student Biography.



Challenges of the Linguistic Dimension.



Processes of the Linguistic Dimension.



Linguistic Dimension: Implications for Classrooms/School Practice.

II. ACCOMMODATION READINESS.

4. Changing Perspectives in Platform Development for Instructional Methods.


Effective Program Models for CLD Students: Research and Analyses.



When the Ideal Is Not Ideal.



Range of Program Models for CLD Students.



Sociopolitical Foundations of Quality Programming.

5. A Framework of Accommodation Readiness.


The Accommodation Readiness Spiral.



Readiness for Critical Reflection on Practice.



Readiness for CLD Students and Families.



Environmental Readiness.



Curricular Readiness.



Programming and Instructional Readiness.



Readiness for Application and Advocacy.

III. PROFESSIONALISM IN PRACTICE.

6. Planning & Grounding Instructional Methodology.


Consistency in Nomenclature Enables Communication



Consistency: In Practice.



Three Dominant Approaches to Second Language Instruction.

7. The Integrated Content-Based Method of Instruction


Evolution of Content-based Instruction.



Integrated Content-Based Instruction.



Delivering Integrated Content-Based Instruction.

8. The Sheltered Method of Instruction.


Realities of Sheltered Instruction.



Myths and Misconceptions Associated with Sheltered Instruction.



Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English [SDAIE].



The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol [SIOP].

9. The CALLA Method of Instruction.


Cognitive Methods and Learning Strategies.



Cognitive Teaching Methods for Instructing CLD Students.

10. Achieving Standards-driven Professional Practice.


Nationally Recognized Standards for Teachers of CLD Students.



Standards-driven Reflection on Professional Practice.



Conclusion: Setting Goals for Professional Development.

Glossary.

Appendix.

References.