Crandall 1987

Crandall, JoAnn (editor). 1987.ESL through content-area instruction: Math, science, social studies. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. 133 pages. 0132843730. Publication of Center for Applied Linguistics. Prepared by ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics. Location: Dallas SIL Library 428.007 E76. Interest level: specialist.

Asserts the need to develop students' academic skills as a part of English-language instruction to limited English-proficient students. Integrates practice and research in major content areas to provide a review of

• program models
• materials, and
• methods.

Argues the need to attain combined linguistic and academic gains through content-based language instruction. Cites benefits of teaching writing and reading in content areas. Comments on English for specific purposes (ESP) curricula. Includes chapters on

• "Integrating language and mathematics learning"
• "ESL and science learning," and
• "ESL and social studies instruction."

Gives

• theoretical base
• practical examples of classroom strategies and techniques, and
• specific ideas for lesson planning and organization.

• Bibliography module: Crandall 1987
• In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): C
• In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library, Version 4.0, published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 1999. [Ordering information.]

Page content last modified: 18 May 1999

© 1999 SIL International