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(More customer reviews)Do younger children learn language faster? Were our grandparents more receptive to learning English? Should English language learners start grades below their age? These and other issues are addressed in this excellent introductory text to the misconceptions of teaching English as a second language. By dissecting the accepted practices and underlying beliefs that have shaped ESL instruction for many students, the book attempts to bring to light facets of the controversy that have not yet been adequately examined. Using simple language and a very quick read format(this may be it's one drawback as more detailed research would be the next step)it is the perfect book for a study group in a school or an introductory college class. In a nation that is facing ever increasing numbers of immigrant and native born non-English speakers, this book is a good way to begin the dialogue on how to help schools realistically help children learn to be fluent in more than one language. It is definitely worth reading.
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A lot has changed since the first edition of Myths and Realities, yet the trends in education are as undeniable as they were then: English language learners (ELLs) constitute the fastest growing population in U.S. schools and their teachers face an increasingly challenging educational context. For teachers and other educators, acquiring the understanding and skills to help ELLs succeed academically is more urgent than ever.
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