Haynes, Judie. Getting Started with English Language Learners: How Educators Can Meet the Challenge

Adolescence, Winter, 2007

HAYNES, Judie. Getting Started with English Language Learners: How Educators Can Meet the Challenge. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2007. 163pp. $23.95 (p).

Haynes provides a practical resource to help educators who are new to the field of English as a Second Language understand and address the needs of English language learners. From learning how students acquire a second language to differentiating instruction to exploring practical strategies for teaching newcomers, this book will help educators learn how to create effective learning environments for English language learners. Real-life scenarios from actual classrooms are presented throughout. The book also includes a brief overview of different types of ESL programs used in the U.S. and a helpful glossary of common ESL terminology.