The SWIRL Method: Supporting Multilingual Learners as They Speak, Write, Interact, Read, and Listen

Use the SWIRL method to enhance teaching language skills to multilingual learners

With the SWIRL method, K–12 teachers can give multilingual learners opportunities to engage in the five elements of speaking, writing, interacting, reading and listening to English to become confident and proficient in English. The SWIRL Method provides research-based, time-tested, practical activities and strategies. Readers also get step-by-step help modifying content objectives into language objectives. By balancing SWIRL elements, students can practise English in engaging, efficacious ways.

K-12 teachers can use this book to:

• Comprehend integral aspects and stages of language acquisition and proficiency
• Learn how to keep students’ affective filter low so they are more receptive to learning
• Benefit from activities that actively engage all five language competencies
• Discover culturally responsive ways to introduce language instruction
• Encourage language use and development in readily applicable ways and scenarios