Balancing Linguistic and Social Needs: Evaluating Texts Using a Critical Language Awareness Approach

Case, Rod E.; Ndura, Elavie; Righettini, Marielena

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“…One way in which the ELL instructor can improve or enhance L2 language learning is by critically selecting textbooks that employ the broadest range of L2 teaching models in illustrations and written text. In short, classroom teachers need to critically choose textbooks with more diverse teaching models that might scaffold a wider range of learning styles (Case, Ndura, & Righettini, 2005). Otherwise, they will be faced with constantly searching for materials to supplement the variety of learning styles of the students.…”

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“…Professional ELL educators would do well to make use of the coding instrument when reviewing other textbooks not included in this content analysis. In any case, ELL teachers need to review their textbooks with a more critical eye, not just a cursory or limited view, to ensure the selection of materials that more effectively enhance and scaffold the learning of the ELL students in a given context (Case et al, 2005).…”

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“…Middle school teachers in Milwaukee, much like cities across the United States, struggle to identify effective and contextually appropriate textbooks for teaching English to students who are immigrants or children of immigrants (Case, Ndura, & Righettini, 2005). Indeed, the urgency of addressing these concerns is brought home by predictions that "by 2030 nearly 40 percent of the school age population will speak a language other than English at home" (Freeman & Freeman, 2007, p. 5).…”

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Selecting ELL Textbooks: A Content Analysis of Language-Teaching Models

Belle

2011

Bilingual Research Journal

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Many middle school teachers lack adequate criteria to critically select materials that represent a variety of L2 teaching models. This study analyzes the illustrated and written content of 33 ELL textbooks to determine the range of L2 teaching models represented. The researchers asked to what extent do middle school ELL texts depict frequency and variation of language-teaching models in illustrations and written texts. Using content analysis, they measured the range of depiction of the 4 language-teaching models and concluded that 4 of the 33 textbooks had considerable to extensive frequency and variation of L2 teaching models.

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Selecting ELL Textbooks: A Content Analysis of Language-Teaching Models

Belle

2011

Bilingual Research Journal

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“…One way in which the ELL instructor can improve or enhance L2 learning is by critically selecting textbooks which employ the broadest range of L2 language learning strategies in illustrations and written text. In short, the classroom teacher needs to consider the possibility of choosing textbooks which might scaffold a wider range of learning strategies (Case, Ndura, & Righettini, 2005). Otherwise, he or she will be faced with constantly searching for materials to supplement the variety of learning styles of the students.…”

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“…Teachers in middle schools in the city of Milwaukee, much like other American cities, struggle to identify effective and contextually appropriate texts for teaching English to immigrant students (Case, Ndura, & Righettini, 2005). Relying on a limited number of textbooks available for middle school ELLs, many instructors lack information about the breadth of language learning strategies in these textbooks.…”

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Selecting ELL Textbooks: A Content Analysis of L2 Learning Strategies

Belle¹

2010

JLTR

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Abstract-Although middle school teachers use a variety of ELL textbooks, many lack effective criteria to critically select materials that represent a wide range of L2 learning strategies. This study analyzed the illustrated and written content of 33 ELL textbooks to determine the range of L2 learning strategies represented. The researchers chose an intentional, convenience sample from each textbook to form the corpus they analyzed. They sought to answer the question: To what extent do middle school ELL texts depict frequency and variation of language learning strategies in illustrations and written texts? To measure the content, the researchers developed a coding instrument to track how frequently each of 15 language learning strategies was portrayed. They concluded that 6 of the 33 textbooks had a good to excellent range of L2 learning strategies in both illustrated and written representation. The study provides recommendations for teachers regarding selection of ELL textbooks appropriate for their students along with a sample coding instrument for their use.

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The Benefits and Challenges of Culturally Responsive EFL Critical Literature Circles

Fredricks¹

2012

J Adolescent & Adult Lit

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Though some research has shown what applying a culturally relevant framework entails in an American context, and occasionally in an EFL setting, there is still too little research on how students respond to critical, culturally responsive pedagogy. More insight is needed into the specific challenges and benefits of critical approaches in diverse settings. As Tajikistani students are relatively new to a critical framework, they were introduced to a pluralistic way of analyzing texts through critical literature circles, allowing them to select readings and manage the direction of discussions. The study explored students’ reading experiences, habits, and attitudes. While these experiences were motivating, articulating personal and cultural associations with texts occasionally posed difficulties and revealed prejudices. Members became more confident readers and discovered life lessons in texts but struggled with emotionally charged issues such as discrimination and war. The article provides a detailed picture of participants’ challenges and experiences meant to inform other practitioners.

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Balancing Linguistic and Social Needs: Evaluating Texts Using a Critical Language Awareness Approach

Cited by 17 publications

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Selecting ELL Textbooks: A Content Analysis of Language-Teaching Models

Selecting ELL Textbooks: A Content Analysis of Language-Teaching Models

Selecting ELL Textbooks: A Content Analysis of L2 Learning Strategies

The Benefits and Challenges of Culturally Responsive EFL Critical Literature Circles

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