Teaching English Through ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies: A Content-Based Language Teaching Approach

This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to Content-Based Language Teaching (CBLT),which uses content materials in different subject areas to develop English language proficiency and advance disciplinary knowledge and skills. It provides learning and instructional activities,differentiation strategies,and online resources for teachers,and covers key issues such as effective language instruction and CBLT challenges. It is an essential resource for pre-service and in-service ESL/EFL teachers and content-area teachers interested in furthering their students' language and literacy development.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This textbook offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to teaching language through content, a methodology known as Content-Based Language Teaching (CBLT). Recognizing the importance of a content-based, language-focused approach in meeting the language and disciplinary needs of English learners (ELs) in the classroom, it provides a valuable resource for educators.

Guided by learning standards and informed by research, the book demonstrates how content materials in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies can be effectively harnessed to develop English language proficiency and advance disciplinary knowledge and skills among ELs.

The textbook adopts a practical and hands-on approach, making it suitable for both novice and experienced teachers. It begins by exploring the rationale behind content-based language teaching and its benefits for ELs. It then delves into the various aspects of content-based language instruction, including selecting and organizing content materials, designing learning activities, and implementing effective assessment strategies.

Throughout the book, real-life examples and case studies are used to illustrate the practical application of CBLT principles. These examples showcase how content materials can be tailored to different grade levels, subject areas, and learning styles to engage and motivate ELs. The textbook also provides detailed discussions of the goals, rationales, and implementation of various learning and instructional activities, such as guided and individual practices, teacher modeling, and peer collaboration.

In addition to language instruction, the textbook addresses the need for differentiation by discussing strategies for meeting the diverse needs of students within the classroom. It emphasizes the importance of providing personalized learning experiences and adapting teaching materials to accommodate different learning abilities and interests.

To further assist readers in incorporating language instruction into their teaching practices, the book offers extensive possibilities for language teaching that are based on the same content materials and beyond those targeted by sample learning activities. Each chapter concludes with a variety of exercises, including multiple-choice questions, open-ended discussion questions, and problems of application, designed to reinforce understanding, promote reflection, and encourage application of the learned concepts.

Furthermore, the textbook is complemented by a wealth of additional resources, such as a glossary of key terms, a list of recommended readings, and a website for further information and support.

In summary, this textbook provides a comprehensive and practical guide to teaching language through content, offering a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance the language proficiency and academic success of ELs. By integrating language instruction with disciplinary teaching and addressing the needs of diverse learners, it empowers educators to create engaging and effective learning environments that promote language development and academic achievement.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367532277