English language learners : differentiating between language acquisition and learning disabilities / Janette Klingner and Amy M. Eppolito.
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- 1 copy at The Center Library.
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0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Center Library | 371.926 Kli 2014 | 146565 | Stacks | Checked out | 02/28/2017 |
| The Center Library | 371.926 Kli 2014 | 146631 | Stacks | Available | - |
Record details
- ISBN: 9780865864788
- ISBN: 0865864780
- Physical Description: iii, 117 pages ; 26 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Arlington, VA : Council for Exceptional Children, [2014]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-117). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Who are ELLs? how can we determine if an ELL's struggles with reading in English are due to LD or language acquisition? -- What are some of the characteristics of language acqusition that can mirror LD? -- What are some of the different types of ELLs and why are these distinctions important? -- What does it mean to consider "opportunity to learn" when determining whether students may have LD? -- What are some common misconceptions about ELLs and the second language acquisition process? what are the realities? -- In what ways is learning to read in English as a second or additional language different than learning to read in English as a first language that can be confusing for ELLs? -- How can schools establish structures to facilitate the process for distinguishing between language acquisition and learning disabilities? -- How are families involved in the process? -- How can we tell which ELLs should be referred for a comprehensive evaluation? -- What does it mean to use an ecological framework to determine whether ELLs have LD? |
