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This fully updated new edition provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that English language learners (ELLs), also known as English Learners (ELs), face, as well as the ways in which educators might address them in the social studies classroom.The authors offer context-specific strategies for the full range of the social studies curriculum, including geography, U.S. history, world history, economics, and government. These practical instructional strategies will effectively engage learners and can be incorporated as a regular part of instruction in any classroom. Features of this fully updated new edition include:· An updated and streamlined introduction, which provides an essential overview of ELL theory in a social studies-specific context;·'Teaching Tips'that offer helpful suggestions and ideas for creating and modifying lesson plans to be inclusive of English Learners;· Practical examples and pedagogical elements in Part 3, which include more visuals, suggestions for harnessing new technologies, discussion questions, and reflection points; and· Useful lists of online and print resources for teachers and students.Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners is a valuable reference to help pre- and in-service social studies educators meet the challenges of including all learners in effective instruction.

This is the dramatic story behind the transformation of Duke University from an isolated, exclusive institution to the dynamic, civically engaged campus that exists today.Better Togetherexamines the first decade of the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership (DDNP) and its involvement with Project HOPE, six quality community-based afterschool programs. The author uses case studies and extensive interviews with university and community leaders to describe the development of this successful partnership. The text answers many frequently asked questions about how to create partnerships and includes a range of programming activities that educators and community organizers can use to improve their work with all children, especially low income minority youth. Book Features: An analysis of the risks and benefits of university and community partnerships aimed at solving the serious social issue of closing the achievement gap. A model that can be replicated to create positive alternatives for low income minority youth. Case studies supported by documentation practices that were the result of the evaluation requirements of multiple funding sources. The perspectives of project staff, community partners, and student participants. Barbara C. Jentlesonis an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Program in Education at Duke University. From 2002-2010, she was the Director of Project HOPE (Holistic Opportunities Plan for Enrichment). “Barbara Jentleson not only led the development of a model program, but in this book, shows how enriching children's experience in after school programs can be replicated in communities across the nation.Better Togetheris a must read for educators and policymakers who care about improving student performance.”—John Burness, interim president, Franklin & Marshall College

Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of both the challenges that face English language learners (ELLs) and ways in which educators might address them in the social studies classroom. The authors offer context-specific strategies for the full range of the social studies curriculum, including geography, U.S. history, world history, economics, and government. These practical instructional strategies will effectively engage learners and can be incorporated as a regular part of instruction in any classroom. An annotated list of web and print resources completes the volume, making this a valuable reference to help social studies teachers meet the challenges of including all learners in effective instruction. Features and updates to this new edition include:• An updated and streamlined Part 1 provides an essential overview of ELL theory in a social studies specific-context. •'Teaching Tips'offer helpful suggestions and ideas for creating and modifying lesson plans to be inclusive of ELLs. • Additional practical examples and new pedagogical elements in Part 3 include more visuals, suggestions for harnessing new technologies, discussion questions, and reflection points.• New material that takes into account the demands of the Common Core State Standards, as well as updates to the web and print resources in Part 4.