In-service teachers, district or building administrators, school specialists, pre-service teachers, and paraprofessionals alike will find this an indispensable guide to rediscovering the value, potential, richness, and adventure of diversity–while developing the capacity to professionally address the differential learning and transition needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. Contemporary, comprehensive, theory and research based, and aligned with TESOL, 2003 standards, Mastering ESL and Bilingual Methods: Differentiated Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Students presents a giant step forward in enhancing the professional development and preparation that educators need for today’s diverse and changing classrooms.

Table of Contents:
contents   Preface    About the Authors    part one Hallmarks of Accommodative Instruction     Chapter 1 Multidimensional Foundations of Methods for CLD Students     Demographic Patterns and Student Diversity     Teacher Preparation for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom     Describing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom    Key Terms and Acronyms     The CLD Student: Asset or Liability?     Understanding the Realities of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom     Expanding on the Prism Model     The Sociocultural Dimension of the CLD Student Biography     chapter 2  Cognitive and Academic Dimensions of Methods for CLD Students    The Cognitive Dimension of the CLD Student Biography     Cognitive Challenges     Cognitive Processes     Cognitive Dimension: Implications for Classroom and School Practice     The Academic Dimension of the CLD Student Biography     Academic Challenges     Academic Processes     Academic Dimension: Implications for Classroom and School Practice    chapter 3  Linguistic Dimension of Methods for CLD Students    The Linguistic Dimension of the CLD Student Biography     Dynamics of First Language Acquisition (FLA)     Differences between First and Second Language Acquisition     Demands of Second Language Acquisition (SLA)     Challenges of the Linguistic Dimension     Time Required for Second Language Acquisition     Exposure to Authentic Literacy Instruction and Activities     Processes of the Linguistic Dimension     Linguistic Process of Second Language Acquisition     Linguistic Process of Understanding Concepts about Print     Linguistic Dimension: Implications for Classrooms and School Practice     Instructional Planning for CALP Development in L1 and L2     Anticipating and Preassessing for the Array of Student Biographies     Fostering Communicative, Constructivist Language Acquisition Environments      part two Accommodation Readiness  chapter 4 Changing Perspectives in Platform  Development for Instructional Methods    Effective Program Models for CLD Students: Research and Analysis     Predictors of Academic Success among CLD Students     Findings of Research: The Case for Bilingual Education     Bilingual Education and the SUP—CUP Distinction     When the Ideal Is Not Ideal     Complicating Variables     Range of Program Models for CLD Students     English as a Second Language (ESL)     Transitional Bilingual Education     Developmental Bilingual Education     Two-Way Immersion     Limited-Use Program Models     Sociopolitical Foundations of Quality Programming     Lau v. Nichols (1974)     Castañeda v. Pickard (1981)     Plyler v. Doe (1982)    chapter 5 A Framework of Accommodation Readiness   The Accommodation Readiness Spiral    Levels of Readiness     Forms of Readiness    Readiness for Critical Reflection on Practice  Reflection   Critical Reflection   Readiness for CLD Students and Families  Semistructured Conversations     Environmental Readiness    The External Environment     The Internal Environment     Curricular Readiness    Curriculum Trends    Curriculum Essentials   Programming and Instructional Readiness    Decision Making without a Current Program Model    Decision Making with a Current Program Model   Programming and Instructional Readiness through Advocacy   Readiness for Application and Advocacy     Readiness for Theory-into-Practice Applications    Readiness for Differentiated Instruction    Readiness for Advocacy    part three Professionalism in Practice   chapter 6 Planning and Grounding   Instructional Methodology    Consistency in Nomenclature Enables Communication    Approach    Method    Strategy    Technique    Consistency: In Practice    Three Dominant Approaches to Second Language Instruction    Grammatical Approach    Communicative Approach    Cognitive Approach    chapter 7 The Integrated Content-Based Method of Instruction   Evolution of Content-Based Instruction     Content-Centered Methods of Instruction   Integrated Content-Based Instruction     Benefits of ICB Instruction for CLD Students    Delivering Integrated Content-Based Instruction    Planning an ICB Lesson     Instruction     Assessment    Concluding Thoughts    chapter 8 The Sheltered Method of Instruction    Realities of Sheltered Instruction    Variations on Sheltered Instruction    Myths and Misconceptions Associated with Sheltered Instruction   Types of Students  Language Proficiency of CLD Students  Standards of Best Practice  Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE)  The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Preparation   Instruction  Review and Assessment  Closing Thoughts on the SIOP Model of Sheltered Instruction  chapter 9 The CALLA Method of Instruction   Cognitive Methods and Learning Strategies     Crosslinguistic Strategies  Cognitive Teaching Methods for Instructing CLD Students    The CALLA Method   chapter 10 Achieving Standards-Driven Professional Practice Nationally Recognized Standards for Teachers of CLD Students  NBPTS Standards    CREDE Standards     TESOL/NCATE Standards    Standards-Driven Reflection on Professional Practice  Benchmarks of Effective Practice   Key Facets of a Platform for Best Practice with CLD Students   Conclusion: Setting Goals for Professional Development   Appendix     Glossary    References     Name Index    Subject Index