Using Photography and Other Arts-Based Methods With English Language Learners: Guidance, Resources, and Activities for P-12 Educators [Hardcover]

This book focuses on arts-based classroom practices that can be used to support English Language Learners. Recognizing that all children learn differently, but that the needs of children learning a new language are particularly unique, each chapter offers innovative in which arts-based methods can support learning across content areas. This book also recognizes the intersectionality of language and socio-economic status that exists for many ELLs. Framing knowledge of two languages as an asset for children who otherwise may come from low resource contexts is an important feature of these chapters.
This edited book offers resources and practical suggestions from teachers who have successfully integrated the arts into their curriculum. It is a useful resource for classroom teachers and other practioners who work with ELL learners from K-12.

Tabitha DellAngelo is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Urban Education Program at The College of New Jersey.

Louise Ammentorp is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at The College of New Jersey.

Lauren Madden is an Associate Professor of Elementary Science Education and Coordinator of the Environmental Sustainability Education Program at The College of New Jersey.

In many ways, this book is a well-timed revolution. It is an antidote to an era when test scores are prioritized over robust education, when schools are stealing from the most marginalized students access to arts education. If discussions about benefits of the arts for English Language Learners isnt enough, the on-the-ground activities for bolstering, not just student learning, but also student engagement are invaluable. Every teacher of English Language Learners should read this book. Paul C. Gorski, Founder & Lead Consultant, Equity Literacy Institute

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