Teaching English Language Learners in Career and Technical Education Programs

by Hernßndez-Gantes; Victor M.

• ISBN13: 9780415957588
• ISBN10: 0415957583
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-08-13
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Exploring the unique challenges of vocational education, this book provides simple and straightforward advice on how to teach English Language Learners in today's Career and Technical Education programs. The authors' teaching framework and case studies draw from common settings in which career and technical educators find themselves working with ELLs-in the classroom, in the laboratory or workshop, and in work-based learning settings. By integrating CTE and academic instruction, and embedding career development activities across the curriculum, readers will gain a better understanding of the challenges of teaching occupationally-oriented content to a diverse group of learners in multiples settings.

Author Biography

William Blank is Professor in the Department of Adult, Career, and Higher Education, University of South Florida. Victor M. Hernandez-Gantes is Associate Professor in the Department of Adult, Career, and Higher Education, University of South Florida.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
Your English Language Learner	p. 9
Orientation	p. 11
The Process of English Language Learning and What to Expect	p. 13
Deciding on the Best ESOL Program	p. 21
Teaching for English Language Development	p. 26
Not All ELLs are the Same	p. 30
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy	p. 35
Not All Parents are the Same	p. 38
English Language Learners with Special Needs	p. 41
The Changing Landscape of Career and Technical Education	p. 45
From Vocational Education to Career and Technical Education	p. 49
Career and Technical Education	p. 67
Nature of Teaching and Learning in Career and Technical Education Programs	p. 95
Teaching English Language Learners in Career and Technical Education Programs	p. 111
A Starting Point	p. 117
Using Interactive Instructional Strategies in the Classroom	p. 124
Using Interactive Demonstration Strategies	p. 135
English Language Learner Strategies for Work-Based Learning	p. 153
A Challenging Task	p. 188
Resources	p. 194
Glossary	p. 207
Strategies for Working Effectively with Special Needs Students	p. 210
General suggestions for Working with ELLs	p. 215
Notes	p. 219
References	p. 220
Index	p. 231
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