A Kaleidoscope of Models and Strategies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

 This book is a practical guide designed for educators working with English language learners. The book presents a variety of teaching methods, providing background on each method's development, practical examples for classroom application, potential challenges, and suggestions for further reading. This resource aims to equip teachers with a diverse set of strategies to address the needs of learners from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. 

The authors delve into both historical and contemporary approaches to language teaching, including Grammar-based Approaches, The Silent Way, Experiential Language Learning, Literature-based Approach, Family Literacy, and more. Each chapter focuses on specific methods, discussing their theoretical foundations and practical implications. By exploring these varied strategies, the book encourages educators to adapt and modify their teaching practices to suit the unique contexts of their classrooms. 

Emphasizing a teacher-centered perspective, the book serves as a valuable resource for both new and experienced educators seeking to enhance their instructional techniques. By offering insights into a wide range of teaching models, it supports teachers in making informed decisions about their pedagogical approaches, ultimately aiming to improve the learning outcomes of English language learners.

 

Title                : A Kaleidoscope of Models and Strategies for Teaching English to Speakers of

                           Other Languages

Authors          : Deborah L. Norland and Terry Pruett-Said

Publisher        : Libraries Unlimited / Teacher Ideas Press

Pub. Year       : 2006

Subject           : English Language Teaching, ESL/EFL Methodology, Teacher Education

Link                : DOWNLOAD HERE

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