No More Low Expectations for English Learners

by Ellin Oliver Keene, Jana Echevarria, Nell K. Duke (Editor)

Too often in classrooms, English Learners are described by what they cannot do, rather than by what they can do. Particularly in mainstream classrooms in which teachers have little or no training in how to meet their needs, ELs are seen through a deficit lens. In No More Low Expectations for English Learners, esteemed EL researcher Jana Echevarria argues that teacher attitude affects student achievement, and describes what best practice methods for supporting ELs academic achievement look like. Julie Nora, an educator and advocate, offers strategies to provide the instructional supports ELs need for both language acquisition and content-area learning.
Together, Julie and Jana provide a framework of understandings and practices to make you a more capable teacher of English Learners.

Genres: Education

96 pages, Paperback

Published August 25, 2016

Reviews

[Shaeley Santiago · Rating 4 out of 5]

This quick read addresses some common misconceptions about English Learners (ELs). The audience is teachers, particularly those who want to know more about how to help ELs succeed in school. I read this book for #ELLChat_BkClub.

[Amy Mancini · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a wonderful premise, teach EL students from an asset perspective and hold them to high cognitive expectations; however, it is so slim and introductory that it doesn't really help teachers move forward beyond basic strategies.

[Jeidy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would definitely recommend this book especially because of the mix of detailed interviews and studies. The book did a well job of making connections, clarifications and making sure any point stated was reiterated. I recommend this to 11th graders and up or anyone that is quite mature. This book contains very heavy facts and not just anyone can take it in.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful brief but comprehensive read for teachers of the ways they can help English Learners for as fully participating, knowledgable, affirmed, and empowered members of the classroom from an asset-based perspective, with strong research support and strategies throughout. I'd recommend this for all teachers!

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wonderful short read for teachers who teach English learners (ELs)! It is just long enough to provide adequate refresher information and give useful research and strategies without being too long that readers get bogged down with information and ideas.

[Ms. Bridget · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like I've read this book before or something similar for one of my other classes. I don't feel like the practices were super innovative and a lot of the stuff I already do. I wish there had been more ELA examples.

[Austin Craver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful and informative!

[Priscilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick and comprehensive read.

[Michelle Picard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book series is excellent! Reader friendly and practical!

[Mary Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is based on teaching EL students from an asset perspective and hold them to high cognitive expectations. It's a quick book, but didn't find it too helpful for to move forward beyond basic strategies.

[Kerrin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciated the asset-based approach shared by the authors; however, it didn't provide me with much new information or strategies.