NIACE has recently published 3 new titles on the subject of ESOL (English for speakers of other languages).

A critical history of ESOL for adults in the UK 1870–2006

Sheila K. Rosenberg

ISBN 978 1 86201 268 4

£22.95/US$43.00/€36.50

Not only traces the development of ESOL provision but also presents a fascinating account of black people’s experience of education in the UK. A knowledge of the history is now a professional requirement, making this book essential reading.

ESOL: the context for the UK today

Jane Ward

ISBN 978 1 86201 322 3

£12.50/US$25.00/€21.00

An extensive literature review which surveys policy documents, research and academic writing on ESOL. An excellent starting point for a more in-depth inquiry.

ESOL and citizenship:  a teachers’ guide

Chris Taylor

ISBN 978 1 86201 312 4

£9.95/$20.00/€17.00

This guide focuses on a learner-centred approach to ESOL in the context of citizenship. It includes information on the political context; the terminology used; examples of good practice; and ideas on learning activities.

More information is available on these titles at http://www.niace.org.uk/publications where they can also be purchased.

Reading List for EAL

Gregory, E. Making Sense of a New World. Londong: Paul Chapman Publishing, 1996.

Harklau, L. ESL Versus Mainstream Classes: Contrasting L2 Learning Environments. TESOL Quarterly, 28,2,1994.

Languages for Life: across the 3-18 curriculum.  Learning and Teaching Scotland, 2006.

Leung, C.  English as an additional language: distinctive language focus or diffused curriculum concerns? Language and Education, 15(1), 2001.

Davison, C. (1993). Integrating ESL into the Mainstream: Australian Perspectives. Multicultural Teaching, 12(3).

Davison, C. (2001). Current policies, programs and practice in school ESL. In B. Mohan, C. Leung & C. Davison (Eds.), English as a second language in the mainstream: teaching, learning and identity (pp. 30-50). London: Longman.

Education and Training Inspectorate. Report of a Survey on: The quality of learning and teaching and the standards and outcomes achieved by the learners in relation to the provision for English as an Additional Language. Department of Education. 2005.

Peacock, P.J. Learning in 2(+) Languages: Ensuring Effective Inclusion for Bilingual Learners.  Learning and Teaching Scotland, 2005.

Leung, C. (1996). English as an additional language within the National Curriculum:  a study of assessment practices. Prospect, 11(2), 58-68.

Leung, C. (2001). English as an additional language: distinctive language focus or diffused curriculum concerns? Language and Education, 15(1), 33-55.

Leung, C. (2002a). Reception classes for immigrant students in England. TESOL Quarterly, 36(1), 93-98.

Leung, C. (2005a). Convivial communication: recontextualizing communicative competence. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 15(2), 119-144.

Leung, C. (2005b). English as an additional language policy: issues of inclusive access and language learning in the mainstream. Prospect, 20(1), 95-113.

Leung, C. (2005). Language and content in bilingual education. Linguistics and Education, 16(2), 238-252.

Leung, C. (2007). Integrating school-aged ESL learners into the mainstream curriculum. In J. Cummins & C. Davison (Eds.), The international handbook of English Language Teaching (pp. 249-269). New York: Springer.

Leung, C. (Ed.). (2002b). Language and additional/second language issues for school education: a reader for teachers. Watford: National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum (NALDIC).

Leung, C., & Cable, C. (Eds.). (1997). English as an additional language: changing perspectives. Watford: National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum (NALDIC).

Leung, C., & Lewkowicz, J. (2007). Assessing second/additional language of diverse populations. In E. Shohamy & N. H. Hornberger (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Language and Education (Vol. 7, pp. 301-317). New York: Springer.

Leung, C., & Rea-Dickins, P. (2007). Teacher assessment as policy instrument – contradictions and capacities. Language Assessment Quarterly, 4(1), 6-36.

Mohan, B., Leung, C. and Davison, C. English as a Second Language in the Mainstream. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2001.

Harrison, C. (2000) Reading Research in the United Kingdom. IN: Kamil, M., Mosenthal, P.B., Pearson, P.D., and Barr, R. (Ed.) Handbook of Reading Research. Vol. 3. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers.