Jerry Jesness – författare

"The valuable classroom experience in the author′s background and a genuine sensitivity for his students′ needs are evident on every page of clear prose. The practical information included here addresses the major issues in educating language minority students, without overloading the new teacher with extraneous matter."From the Foreword by Rosalie Pedalino PorterFrom the Foreword by Rosalie Pedalino Porter"What a gift this book will be to ESL teachers . . . How I would have loved such a book when I was charged with the responsibility of teaching ESL students in years past." Donna Garner, English and Spanish teacherHewitt, TXDonna Garner, English and Spanish teacherHewitt, TXBring the English language to life with this valuable new resource!Some say that learning a second language is like drinking water from a fire hose. But teaching it does not have to be like standing under Niagara Falls. This is the fundamental message of Jerry Jesness′ new quick-start guide Teaching English Language Learners K-12. In our climate, ELL teachers face immense demands as educators because the ELL class is often the critical, transitional step into a student′s entire education. The author provides specific strategies to address the special challenges for instructors. This valuable resource offers a terrific framework to nurture that motivating spark in English Language learners. For ELL educators, it′s more than a job—it′s a mission! Teaching English Language Learners K-12 includes:includes:Customizing instructions to create developmentally and culturally appropriate lessons for all learners Comprehensive vocabulary checklists for common English words and concepts Practical methods for using the learner′s native language and culture in the classroom Helpful strategies for teaching spoken English, reading, and writing Encouraging tips to become a better ELL teacher

"The valuable classroom experience in the author's background and a genuine sensitivity for his students' needs are evident on every page of clear prose. The practical information included here addresses the major issues in educating language minority students, without overloading the new teacher with extraneous matter."From the Foreword by Rosalie Pedalino Porter

From the Foreword by Rosalie Pedalino Porter

"What a gift this book will be to ESL teachers . . . How I would have loved such a book when I was charged with the responsibility of teaching ESL students in years past." Donna Garner, English and Spanish teacherHewitt, TX

Donna Garner, English and Spanish teacherHewitt, TX

Bring the English language to life with this valuable new resource!

Some say that learning a second language is like drinking water from a fire hose. But teaching it does not have to be like standing under Niagara Falls. This is the fundamental message of Jerry Jesness' new quick-start guide Teaching English Language Learners K-12. In our climate, ELL teachers face immense demands as educators because the ELL class is often the critical, transitional step into a student's entire education. The author provides specific strategies to address the special challenges for instructors. This valuable resource offers a terrific framework to nurture that motivating spark in English Language learners. For ELL educators, it's more than a job—it's a mission!

Teaching English Language Learners K-12 includes:

includes:Customizing instructions to create developmentally and culturally appropriate lessons for all learners Comprehensive vocabulary checklists for common English words and concepts Practical methods for using the learner's native language and culture in the classroom Helpful strategies for teaching spoken English, reading, and writing Encouraging tips to become a better ELL teacher

We often hear about the need to make demands on all students, especially those of color, of different cultural backgrounds, and from low income families. A lot of educators talk the talk, but only a few have actually walked the walk. One of the few American schools that actually made substantial strides in improving education for low-income students was Garfield High school in the 1980s. The success of Jaime Escalante, Garfield's calculus teacher, was depicted in the 1987 film Stand and Deliver. This film is often shown in education classes and teacher inservices. Unfortunately, Hollywood played rather freely with the facts and created a film that is a poor guide for teachers and administrators who want to recreate Escalante's experience. The reality, however, is even more wonderful than the film, and, unlike the Hollywood fantasy, is replicable.When coauthor Jerry Jesness interviewed Jaime Escalante about the secret of his success, the first four words Escalante spoke were, "Our principal, Henry Gradillas… ." In this book, Dr. Gradillas shares both his upbeat philosophy of education and the practical school management techniques that helped translate that philosophy into success for thousands of students over three decades. The book focuses on three areas that are key to the operation of an effective school: School climate, instruction, and curriculum. It includes many references to the Garfield experience, as well as to other schools where Gradillas was at the helm.