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Tables of Contents for Second Language Students in Mainstream Classrooms
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
ix
 
Introduction
1
4
The need for this handbook
1
2
Explanation of terms used in this handbook
3
2
1 Setting the Scene
5
16
The distinct nature of international school students
5
2
Varieties of international schools
7
4
International families
11
4
Culture shock
11
2
Adjustment issues within the family
13
1
Concerns related to the new school
14
1
Students in an international school class
15
6
2 Cultural Adjustments--Helping Teachers to Understand
21
19
Adjusting to a new school culture
21
9
Students and teacher
22
3
Second language students' beliefs and expectations about learning and being taught
25
2
Parents and teacher--the need to communicate
27
3
Maintaining cultural identity
30
10
3 Going to School in English--Second Language Learning Issues
40
30
The nature of bilingualism
40
5
Factors which affect second language learning
45
4
Maintaining the home language and culture
49
4
The role of the ESL department
53
3
How long do children need support from ESL specialists?
56
3
Host country and other language classes
59
2
Programmes in international bilingual schools
61
9
4 Day-to-Day Life in the Classroom -- Language Acquisition in Practice
70
21
The classroom environment
70
2
Layout and appearance
70
1
Creating a positive social ambience
71
1
The first days -- easing a child's entry
72
3
The teacher's role
72
1
Classroom support -- providing a buddy
73
1
Establishing routines
73
2
Early language learning
75
2
Survival English
75
1
Comprehensible input
75
1
Creating a risk-taking environment
76
1
Differences in learning and cognitive styles
77
2
Creating a classroom that reflects cultural diversity
79
2
Language topics
81
3
Transfer from the first language
81
1
Intonation patterns
82
1
Appropriate language for different uses
82
1
Varieties of English
83
1
After the first few weeks
84
7
Phases in language acquisition
84
1
Patterns of behaviour
85
1
Patterns of fatigue
86
1
Students with special needs
86
3
The able second language student
89
2
5 Day-to-Day Life in the Classroom -- Management Issues
91
26
Placement of students
91
2
Student names in international schools
93
1
Transport
94
1
Free play
94
1
Snacks and lunchtime
95
1
Student supplies
95
1
Homework
96
2
Grading or marking policy
98
1
Discipline
99
2
Dress
101
1
Friendships
102
1
Health
103
1
Assessment and evaluation
103
1
Second language students and standardised tests
104
2
Parent conferences and written reports
106
2
Social occasions
108
1
Absences
109
2
Extra-curricular activities
111
1
Residential field trips
111
2
Gender issues
113
2
Festivals
115
2
6 Day-to-Day Life in the Classroom -- Strategies that Support Second Language Children
117
21
Effective strategies for general use with young second language children in the mainstream classroom
117
8
Broad approaches
117
7
Strategies for individuals or small groups
124
1
Effective strategies for general use with older second language children in the mainstream classroom
125
5
Broad strategies
125
4
Strategies for individuals or small groups
129
1
Assessing and evaluating second language students in the mainstream classroom
130
8
7 Teaching Language Arts to Young Second Language Students in Mainstream Classrooms
138
27
Reading
139
12
Writing
151
14
8 Teaching Language Arts to Older Second Language Students in Mainstream Classrooms
165
33
Reading
166
14
Writing
180
13
Spoken English for academic purposes -- the teaching of specific oral skills to second language students
193
5
9 Strategies for Supporting Second Language Students in Mainstream Mathematics Classes
198
15
The impact of L2 students' previous educational experiences and individual aptitudes
199
1
Key elements in effective mathematics programmes with L2 students
200
2
Evaluating the mathematics competence of new L2 students
202
1
Enabling students to negotiate an understanding of mathematics through the medium of English
202
11
10 Answering the Needs of Second Language Students in Social Studies and Science
213
29
Strategies for use with second language students in mainstream social studies and science classes
214
23
Field trips relating to social studies and science: ensuring a valuable experience for second language students
237
5
11 Further Resources Available to Teachers of Second Language Children
242
17
Electronic media
243
9
The library or media centre -- print media
252
7
Appendix A: Resources for Teachers
259
5
Appendix B: Internet Sites of Use to Teachers
264
9
Bibliography
273
4
Index
277