Subject Literacy in Culturally Diverse Secondary Schools : Supporting EAL Learners (Hardcover)

Preface: Who is the book for and what does it cover? Glossary of Terms 1. Why does every good teacher need knowledge about language to support subject literacy? 2. What is it like to be an EAL learner? 3. How is language used to present and discuss knowledge in my subject? 4. How can I support EAL learners to engage with new knowledge in challenging texts? 5. What are the key principles for adapting pedagogical tasks and tests to suit the EAL learner? 6. What constitutes 'useful feedback' to support EAL learner literacy development? 7. How can I monitor progress and plan progression in subject literacy? References Index