Second Language Students in English-Medium Classrooms

Coreen Sears has worked within the world of international education as teacher, researcher and consultant for over 35 years. Her focus throughout this time has been on ways to offer effective academic and social experiences to linguistically and culturally diverse students. Her bestselling book Second Language Students in Mainstream Classrooms has supported thousands of teachers in international schools worldwide since its publication in 1998.

Understanding bilingualism and the theories of language learning and acquisition is key to teacher effectiveness in international schools, and this book outlines them in accessible detail. In so doing, and perhaps most importantly for the propagation of the educationally sound evidence-based views put forward in this book, it empowers practitioners to advocate for best practice within their schools...This book offers a one-stop opportunity for busy leaders, administrators and practitioners to validate held beliefs and develop their professional knowledge. The book is a 'must-read' for teachers new to the international circuit, and experienced teachers who want to become more effective in the multicultural classroom. It is for anyone planning a teacher in-service training programme or presenting information to parents or looking for a comprehensive set of practical suggestions for starting the year with emergent bilinguals.

• IntroductionPart 1: The World of International EducationChapter 1: Introducing International SchoolsChapter 2: Being Mobile: Parents, Students, TeachersChapter 3: Adjusting to a Life of ChangePart 2: Programmes and Policies in International Schools Chapter 4: Introducing Programmes of Study to be Found in International SchoolsPart 3: Bilingualism and Language LearningChapter 5: Bilingualism in the International School ContextChapter 6: Being Informed about Language LearningPart 4: Day-to-day Life in Mainstream Classrooms Containing Emergent Bilingual StudentsChapter 7: Using School-Wide Approaches and Resources to Promote the Learning of Emergent Bilingual StudentsChapter 8: Explaining the Learning Culture of the School to Students and ParentsChapter 9: Enabling Emergent Bilingual Students to Access the Language of the ClassroomPart 5: Working with Emergent Bilingual Students in the Mainstream Academic ProgrammeChapter 10: Key Strategies for Use with Emergent Bilingual Students in the Content Areas of the CurriculumChapter 11: Planning for the Language and Content Area Learning of Emergent Bilingual StudentsChapter 12: Teaching the Skills of Class Talk and Literacy to Emergent Bilingual StudentsChapter 13: Scaffolding the Learning of Emergent Bilingual Students in the Mainstream Classroom: Class Talk, Mathematics, Science and Social StudiesEpilogue: Final Thoughts