This is the second edition of an easily readable text that provides first-hand information on culturally and linguistically diverse students as well as instructional strategies in the content areas of reading, writing, science, social studies and maths, using simple and direct language. It provides theory and practical strategies to make content of lessons relevant and understandable to students. This new edition includes updated information on current educational programs and local and national standards for English language learners in United States. The book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, under- and postgraduate students interested in the teaching of ethnic minorities.

Acknowledgments 
Introduction
1 Limited English Proficient Students in the Mainstream Classroom
2 Limited English Proficient Students/English Language Learners: Who Are They?
3 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom
4 Alternatives to Mainstreaming
5 The Integrated Development of Oral and Written Language
6 Instructional Strategies for LEP/ELL Students’ Oral and Written English Language Development
7 Integrating Language and Social Studies Learning
8 Integrating Language and Science Learning
9 Integrating Language and Mathematics Learning
10 The Role of Teachers in the Development of Linguistic, Cognitive and Academic Skills of LEP/ELL Students
References 
Indexes