Culture, Language, and Curricular Choices

Mayra C. Daniel, professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at Northern Illinois University, is the Coordinator for the Bilingual/English as a Second Language Program for NIU’s College of Education.

• Foreword—Joan WinkPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionPart 1 The Future of the Schoolhouse Chapter 1: Examining Components of School Districts with High Expectations for ELs’ Academic SuccessEster de Jong, Tuba YilmazChapter 2: Planning Instruction for ELs: Culture, Language and the CurriculumMayra C. DanielChapter 3: Developing Bilingualism and Biliteracy in Content Instruction using a Linguistic Integrative PerspectiveAida A. Nevárez-La TorrePart 2: Considerations for Examining Language DevelopmentChapter 4:Language is a Resource: Revaluing Readers’ Transliteracies ThroughMiscue Analysis and Retrospective Miscue Analysis (RMA)Yetta Goodman, Kelly AllenChapter 5: Language Development in Early Readers and WritersCarol OwlesChapter 6: Exploring English Learners’ Languages and Cultures Through Visual Literacy Mayra C. DanielPart 3: Authentic Data Driven EvaluationChapter 7: Considerations for Instruction and Assessment of ELs with Special Educational NeedsBarbara E. Marler

Culture, Language, and Curricular Choices: What Teachers Want to Know about Planning Instruction for English Learners provides a comprehensive and robust examination of the challenges facing English Learners (EL) and the educators who are committed to supporting their academic growth. This book explores best instructional practices through the lens of biliteracy, transliteacy, language development, and assessment. Current and preservice teachers can use the book as a “go to” resource as they fine-tune their practice with ELs.