Talent Development for English Language Learners Identifying and Developing Potential

This edited book provides a much-needed empowering perspective on English language learners. Rather than focusing on what English language learners, due to their linguistic and cultural deficits, cannot accomplish, the book focuses on the task of seeing their strengths and developing their talents and potential. Based on the empowering perspective on educating English language learners and practical wisdom, the book makes an important contribution for teacher educators, who can expand on the ideas.,Youb Kim,Teachers College Record, 2/21/14