Product Description

As in the original edition, the authors provide a readable explanation of second language teaching methodology supported by numerous classroom examples. In addition, the new edition includes detailed discussions and examples of EFL teaching as well as many scenarios from ESL classes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #189306 in Books
• Published on: 1998-08-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Review
“The strengths of the Freeman's work are manifold. . . . This book performs a service for the students and the university teacher, as well as for a larger public.”–TESLEJ

About the Author
Yvonne S. Freeman is the coauthor or coeditor (with David E. Freeman) of nine Heinemann books, including: La ensenanza de la lectura y la escritura en espanol y ingles en salones de clases bilingues y de doble inmersion, segunda edicion revisada (2009) Academic Language for English Language Learners and Struggling Readers (2008) (2008) (2008) Diverse Learners in the Maintstream Classroom (2008) Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish and English in Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms, Second Edition (2006) Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators (2004) Essential Linguistics (2004) Closing the Achievement Gap (2002) Between Worlds, Second Edition (2001) Teaching Reading in Multilingual Classrooms (2000) ESL/EFL Teaching (1998). She and David are professors of bilingual education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at the University of Texas - Brownsville. Yvonne and David Freeman are Heinemann Professional Deve

David E. Freeman is the coauthor or coeditor (with Yvonne S. Freeman) of eight Heinemann books, including: La ensenanza de la lectura y la escritura en espanol y ingles en salones de clases bilingues y de doble inmersion, segunda edicion revisada (2009) Academic Language for English Language Learners and Struggling Readers (2008) Diverse Learners in the Maintstream Classroom (2008) Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish and English in Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms, Second Edition (2006) Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators (2004) Essential Linguistics (2004) Closing the Achievement Gap (2002) Between Worlds, Second Edition (2001) Teaching Reading in Multilingual Classrooms (2000) ESL/EFL Teaching (1998). He and Yvonne are professors of bilingual education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at the University of Texas - Brownsville. David and Yvonne Freeman are Heinemann Professional Development Provid

Customer Reviews

This is what you should do this Friday night
Freeman and Freeman have done a superb job of writing an informative text filled with theory AND practical application. I am now able to better defend my belief of bilingual education. I am also better able to teach my students in that I have a new set of ideas for lesson plans.

This was an easy read. In fact, I could not put it down and read it cover to cover one very late Friday evening/Saturday morning. It is inspirational!

This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it!

A GREAT BOOK FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO TEACH ESOL
I am using this book for my undergraduate class and I love it! It is quick reading and understandable. I just want to read more and more. It is a fasinating book. I would recommend this book for any future or current teachers who have ESOL students. They have great curriculum ideas. Buy it! You will not regret it!

Loved It!!
I absolutely love this book. I was required to read it for a bilingual education class however the principles presented in it are true for any learner. Anyone that wants to be a teacher/educator should read this if they truly want their students to understand and apply the material presented to them.