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Ivannia Soto & June Hetzel 
The Literacy Gaps 
Bridge-Building Strategies for English Language Learners and Standard English Learners

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‘The book makes a contribution to the education of English language learners. It provides practical instructional suggestions for teachers of both ELLs and SELs that are informed by a deep understanding of theories of second language and second dialect acquisition and the development of reading and writing proficiencies.’
—Guadalupe Valdés, Professor of Education
Stanford University


‘The concepts of gaps and bridges are clearly articulated up front and provide a well-structured theme that unites the various parts of the text. The use of this structure provides a logical and coherent mechanism for providing a complete picture of the problem—the literacy gap between ELs and native speakers—and a means for addressing this problem.’
—Kristina Anstrom, Senior Research Scientist
The George Washington University Center for Equity and Excellence in Education


Build bridges of support so English language learners can learn alongside their peers!
English language learners (ELLs) and standard English learners (SELs) face multiple gaps as they strive to achieve, so educators need to take a holistic, comprehensive approach to bridge those gaps and meet the needs of ELLs and SELs in the classroom.


Based on an original, well-researched framework, this much-needed resource provides practical strategies for supporting learning and success for ELLs. The authors provide strategies, examples, and classroom tools to address:



  • The gap between students and texts: covering word recognition, background knowledge, comprehension, and academic language development

  • The gap between students and teachers: including socio-cultural differences between teachers and students, and teacher perceptions and expectations

  • The gap between students and their peers: discussing language proficiency differences, grouping strategies, and grade-level and schoolwide programs


The Literacy Gaps helps educators give ELLs the skills they need to close the most important gap of all: the achievement gap.

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Table of Content

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

1. Introduction to the Achievement Gap and the “Literacy Gaps Model”

Demographic Patterns

Language Spoken and Socioeconomic Factors

ELL Achievement

Standard English Learners

The National Literacy Panel

The Literacy Gaps Model

Overview of Book Chapters

Summary

2. Decoding: Word Recognition Strategies and Fluency

Introduction

The Gap Between the Student and the Text

Decoding and Readability of Text

Decoding

English Language Development

Background Knowledge

Summary

3. Background Knowledge and Experiences

Schema Fit: Becoming a Text Participant

Context: Becoming a Text User (Active Participant)

Linkages: Becoming a Text Analyst (Reading Critically)

Summary

4. Comprehension

Comprehension Gap

Academic Language

Passage Comprehension

Summary

5. English Language Development and Academic English

Specialized Language Needs of ELLs

Needs of Standard English Learners

Academic Language Development Lesson Plan

Summary

6. Perceptions and Expectations

Were Called on Less Frequently and Were Provided Less Time to Respond

Were Given the Answer Rather Than Helped to Solve the Problem Themselves

Were Criticized More Often, and Praised Less

Were Paid Less Positive Attention, but Disciplined More Strictly

7. Cultural Differences

Connecting the Literacy Domains in Second Language Acquisition

Parental Involvement and the Literacy Domains

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Comprehensive Education

Multidimensional Approaches

Empowerment

Transformative Learning

Emancipatory Education

Summary

8. Socioeconomic Differences

Implicit and Explicit Codes

Discourse Patterns

Interactional Styles

Written Language Codes

Resource Access

Summary

9. Language Variables

Academic Language Competence

Summary

10. Grouping Strategies

Micro Structures That Bridge Language Proficiency Gaps

Macro Structures That Bridge Language Proficiency Gaps

Summary

11. Beyond the Gap/Envisioning the Future

The Literacy Gaps Model

Summary

Glossary

Index

About the author

June Hetzel, professor and dean of the School of Education at Biola University,  grew up in the culturally and linguistically rich basin of the San Francisco Bay Area in the Franklin Mc Kinley School District in south San Jose. Her childhood background shaped her passion for access for all learners. Her teaching experiences in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Africa, and Thailand have provided her with insight into working with elementary and secondary students and adults in multilingual, multicultural settings. Additionally, she has enjoyed travel throughout Europe and on a trip to Oxford University, presented “The Three Literacy Gaps and Title III of NCLB, ” co-authored with Ivannia Soto-Hinman, at the Oxford Round Table at Harris Manchester College, Oxford University, upon which the book The Literacy Gaps is based. In partnership with Ivannia Soto-Hinman, the model has been refined for ELLs and SELs, developing into its current form. With 30 years in education, Hetzel remains passionate about literacy. She facilitates local volunteer tutoring partnerships and she and her husband, Geoff, enjoy leading teams of literacy teachers overseas to work with English language learners. A long-time member of the International Reading Association and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Hetzel has authored many literacy resource books and currently freelances for Purposeful Design Publications, serving as a content editor for two textbook series, including the English as a Foreign Language series. She earned her MS in reading education from Cal State Fullerton and her Ph D from Claremont Graduate University.
Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 272 ● ISBN 9781452239149 ● File size 11.2 MB ● Editor Ivannia Soto & June Hetzel ● Publisher SAGE Publications ● City Thousand Oaks ● Country US ● Published 2009 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 5351751 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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