The handbook of tesol in k-12 / Edited by Luciana C. De Oliveira.

Includes references and index.

"Edited by prominent figure in the field who is also President-elect for TESOL International Association (2017-2018) -Presents an interesting selection of topics that are relevant to the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in elementary and secondary education (K-12) - Provides a state-of-the-art overview of the origins and evolution, current research, and future directions in TESOL in K-12 -Features contributions by leading international scholars reaching out to a global audience -Covers the key topics that represent pioneering findings and new research directions The Handbook of TESOL in K-12 is the first handbook-length resource to present the latest disciplinary and interdisciplinary issues in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in elementary and secondary education (K-12). Divided into three major sections: Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners in K-12; Pedagogical Issues and Practices in TESOL in K-12 Education; and School Personnel Preparation for TESOL in K-12, this Handbook offers a balanced evaluation of major issues and approaches at this level of teaching and takes into account the diverse theoretical foundations, central themes, main findings, and practical applications of TESOL in K-12. It brings together a global team of internationally-renowned scholars and provides a state-of-the-art overview of the origins and evolution, current research, and future directions in TESOL in K-12 to reach a wide audience of researchers, teacher educators, ESOL teachers, and general education teachers"-- Provided by publisher.