Teaching English as a Second Language offers teachers practical guidance to encourage quality teaching of students whose first language is not English. It provides early childhood and primary teachers in training with an overview of the learning theories relevant to TESOL and ESL teaching practice.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Understanding Culture in Language Learning and the Need for Intercultural Literacy 2 Understanding Children's Language Learning and Development 3 Acquiring an Additional Language 4 Becoming Literate in English as a Second Language 5 Managing Positive Language Learning Environments 6 Creating Positive Language Learning Environments 7 Leading for Effective Language Programs 8 Assessing Students' English Language and Literacy Performance 9 Developing Curriculum Appendix A: Application of Fishbone to Integrate Across Curriculum Appendix B: O'Neill Language Proficiency Scales Appendix C: Sample Language Lesson Plan for Project Intercultural Bridge-building through Sport Appendix D: Sample Language Lesson Plans for Makoto, a Japanese Student in an English Speaking Early Childhood Education Setting Appendix E: Case Study 2: Year 2 Child, Greek Appendix F: A Tertiary Student's Response to the Motley Collection Appendix G: Recipe for Tagine Chicken and Breakdown of Language in Use Bibliography Index