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This guide is for those interested in the teaching of world languages, both research and practice.

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Education

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Second language learning
Teaching and teacher education

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Background information

Concise encyclopedia of educational linguistics / edited by Bernard Spolsky ; consulting editor, R.E. Asher.
Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 1999.
Green Library » Stacks » P40.8 .C66 1999
"aims to present any knowledge from linguistics...that many have bearing on the education of children and adults. It also covers the fields specifically concerned with language learning (in the widest sense) and language teaching."
Handbook of cognitive linguistics and second language acquisition / edited by Peter Robinson and Nick C. Ellis.
New York : Routledge, 2008.
Education Library (Cubberley) » Stacks » P165 .H36 2008
Handbook of research in second language teaching and learning / edited by Eli Hinkel.
Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 2005.
Education Library (Cubberley) » Reference (non-circulating) » P118.2 .H359 2005
"brings together a broad-based, state-of-the-art overview of current knowledge and research into the following domains of second language teaching and learning: social contexts of L2 learning; research methodologies in L2 learning, acquisition, and teaching; contributions of applied linguistics to the teaching and learning of discrete and inextricably intertwined L2 skills; L2 processes and development; and teaching methods and curricula; second or foreign language testing and assessment; and language planning and policies."
Handbook of research on teaching / edited by Virginia Richardson.
4th ed. Washington, D.C. : American Educational Research Association., 2001.
Education Library (Cubberley) » Reference (non-circulating) » LB1028 .H315 2001

Journals

Foreign language annals.
[New York] American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
SAL3 (off-campus storage) » Stacks » 370.5 .F7146 V.43 2010
Journal of language, identity, and education.
Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, c2002-
SAL3 (off-campus storage) » Stacks » P35 .J657 V.10 2011
Journal of second language writing.
Norwood, N.J. : Ablex Pub. Corp., c1992-
SAL3 (off-campus storage) » Stacks » PE1128 .J68 V.18 2009
Language learning.
Ann Arbor, University of Michigan.
Education Library (Cubberley) » Stacks » 370.5 .L287 V.62:NO.3-4 + SUPPL.2 2012
Language learning journal : journal of the Association for Language Learning.
Rugby : The Association, c1990-
SAL3 (off-campus storage) » Use restricted to Green Library » P57 .G7 L3 NO.29-32 2004-2005
Language teaching.
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1982-
SAL3 (off-campus storage) » Stacks » 370.5 .L2872 V.44 2011
Language learning & technology [electronic resource] : LL & T.
East Lansing, MI : Language Learning & Technology, 1997-
System.
Oxford ; New York : Pergamon Press,
Green Library » Stacks » PB36 .S9 V.19-20:NO.1 1991-1992

Databases

Education Databases

ERIC [electronic resource] : the educational resources information center.
[Washington, DC : National Library of Education?, 199?-
Bibliographic database of educational resources including articles, reports, and curriculum.
Education full text [electronic resource].
[Bronx, N.Y.] : H.W. Wilson Co.
Indexes and abstracts articles of English-language periodicals and books on education from 1983 on. Abstracting coverage begins with January 1994. Full-text coverage begins in January 1996 and is available for over half the 600 journals indexed.
Education week American education news site of record [electronic resource].
Bethesda, MD : Editorial Projects in Education, Inc.
Teachers College record book reviews [electronic resource].
Birmingham, AL : Teachers College Record
"Teachers College Record Book Reviews provides comprehensive reviews of the leading books in education and educational research by major scholars in these fields. "

Related Databases

Linguistics and language behavior abstracts : LLBA.
La Jolla, Calif. : Sociological Abstracts, Inc., 1985- 2004.
SAL3 (off-campus storage) » Stacks » P1 .L26 V.27 PT.2 1993
Abstracts and indexes the international literature in linguistics and related disciplines in the language sciences.
PsycINFO [electronic resource].
[Bethesda, Md.] : Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
Contains citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books, and technical reports in the field of psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines.
Sociological abstracts.
[San Diego, etc., Sociological Abstracts, inc.]
SAL3 (off-campus storage) » Stacks » HM1 .S67 V.52:NO.6 2004
Abstracts and indexes the international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences.

Websites

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

"The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 9,000 foreign language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry."

Annenberg Learner.org

"Teacher resources and teacher professional development programming across the curriculum"

California Department of Education: Curriculum & Instruction: Foreign Language

"Information that focuses on developing the highest levels of foreign language proficiency in California students." Includes curriculum frameworks and information on instructional materials.

California Language Teachers Association

"(CLTA) is a nonprofit, multi-language, professional membership organization with19 affiliates. Members teach languages other than English at all levels, kindergarten through university."

Center for Applied Linguistics

"CAL is a private, nonprofit organization working to improve communication through better understanding of language and culture. Established in 1959, CAL is headquartered in Washington, DC."

International Children's Digital Library

"The mission of the International Children’s Digital Library Foundation is to excite and inspire the world's children to become members of the global community – children who understand the value of tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online."

San Jose Library Educational Resource Center

"Located on the fourth floor of King Library, the Educational Resource Center provides materials for students, educators, professors, parents, and all others interested in K-12 education in Silicon Valley."