LibGuides: Professional Resources: Language Acquisition

Books in the WSA Library

Between Worlds, Third Edition by David E. Freeman; Yvonne S. Freeman
Call Number: 418 Fre
ISBN: 9780325030883
Publication Date: 2011-05-17
Describes how to expand learning potential of English as asecond language to students by examining how the world inside the school interacts with outside social contexts.
Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners by Adrienne L. Herrell; Michael Jordan
Call Number: 428.24 Her
ISBN: 9780131992665
Publication Date: 2007-01-22
Each strategy includes a brief explanation, step-by-step instructions in how to plan and use the strategy and two classroom scenarios demonstrating how the strategy can be adapted for different grade levels and content areas. The DVD included in the back of the text illustrates select strategies being used in a classroom dominated by English learners.
Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century by National Standards in Foreign Language Education Project Staff (Compiled by)
Call Number: 407 Sta
ISBN: 9780970579812
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Review of language acquisition methods, practices, and the development of standards. Includes standards for language learning for Arabic, Chinese, the classical languages, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Journeys in Film
Lesson plans and discussion guides for age-appropriate documentaries and foreign films. The middle school program - Global Education Series - helps mitigate attitudes of cultural bias and develop a deeper understanding of global issues. The high school program - Documentary Series - was developed for high school and college students and builds social awareness through examining complex issues and the biases of the filmmaker and viewer.