Accelerating Academic English: A Focus on the English Learner

by Robin C. Scarcella

In addressing key research findings in socio-lingustics, cognitive studies, language acquisition, literacy and education, this book is intended for teachers of English learners (ELs). Although primarily written for intermediate, secondary, and college teachers, the book also includes practical suggestions for teaching academic English in elementary schools. Academic English is the variety of English used in academic settings. It is used by native English speakers and by ELs with advanced proficiency in English literacy. Over the past twenty years or so, little attention has been given to teaching academic English. The assumption has largely been that all students, including ELs, can learn English on their own without instruction. -from book's introduction

233 pages, Paperback

Reviews

[Molly Montgomery · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful text for laying out the principles of what teachers need to cover in order to help English learners. It has some practical applications and examples included, but I still wish it had more information on how to integrate the ideas it presents on a regular basis into a secondary English class.