This book is a complete guide to understanding, learning from and
teaching bilingual and EAL children in schools. It begins by asking ′who
are EAL learners′ and challenges some of the misconceptions about this
group. It goes on to examine language in depth, providing focused theory
to help teachers and trainees better understand the wider context of
children′s needs. This theory is supported by a wealth of information on
practical teaching strategies and resources. It also covers planning
across the curriculum for EAL, assessing EAL and bilingual learners and
classroom organisation. New to this second edition is a chapter on using
home languages and cultures in learning as well many new case studies
from practising teachers offering insight and knowledge on teaching this
particular group.