The 6 Principles are targets of excellence that provide teachers with the knowledge to make informed decisions to improve instruction and assessment. This second edition of The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners: Grades K-12 reflects evolving knowledge about second language acquisition and pedagogy for multilingual learners of English. It also addresses some shifts in educational policies and includes updated the research, new vignettes from teachers around the world, and a new chapter to showcase the implementation of the 6 Principles in different contexts. There is an enhanced focus on student assets and culturally responsive teaching, technology, literacy development, and social-emotional learning.

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Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword to First Edition by Jim Cummins -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Dedication -- Chapter 1. A Vision for Exemplary English Language Teaching -- The Need for The 6 Principles in K-12 Programs -- TESOL's Vision for Exemplary Teaching of Multilingual Learners of English -- The 6 Principles for Exemplary English Language Teaching -- A Look Back and a Look Ahead -- Chapter 2. What Teachers Should Know About English Language Development to Plan Instruction -- Foundations of English Language Acquisition in K-12 -- Developing Academic Language Proficiency in School -- Literacy Skills Development for Multilingual Learners of English -- Factors Affecting English Language Development -- Additional Considerations for Supporting Language Development in the Multilingual Classroom -- A 21st-Century Goal: Dynamic Bilingualism -- A Look Back and a Look Ahead -- Chapter 3. The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners -- Principle 1. Know Your Learners -- Principle 2. Create Conditions for Language Learning -- Principle 3. Design High-Quality Lessons for Language Development -- Principle 4. Adapt Lesson Delivery as Needed -- Principle 5. Monitor and Assess Student Language Development -- Principle 6. Engage and Collaborate Within a Community of Practice -- A Look Back and a Look Ahead -- Chapter 4. Additional Roles for Teachers of Multilingual Learners of English -- Adviser -- Advocate -- Resource for Colleagues -- Developer and Reviewer of Curricula, Materials, and Assessments -- Participant on School and District Committees for Programming and Policy -- A Look Back and a Look Ahead -- Chapter 5. Establishing a Culture of Shared Responsibility -- School Principals and Assistant Principals -- District Curriculum Directors -- Special Education Directors and Gifted and Talented Program Directors. Reading Specialists and Instructional Coaches -- Paraeducators -- Technology Coordinators -- Librarians and Media Specialists -- Guidance Counselors, Family Liaisons, Social Workers, and School Psychologists -- Other Educators and Policymakers -- A Look Back and a Look Ahead -- Chapter 6. Implementing The 6 Principles in Different Contexts -- It Starts With the Students: Teaching English Language Development With The 6 Principles in Middle School -- Collaboration as Key: Preparing English Language Teacher Candidates in Higher Education -- Building Bridges in Education: Connecting Teachers With The 6 Principles in Professional Development -- A Look Back and Final Observations -- Appendix A. Common Acronyms in the Field of English Language Teaching -- Appendix B. The 6 Principles Checklist for Teachers -- Appendix C. Book Discussion Questions -- Glossary -- References.