Discover the research and facts on what works in educating English learners!
This comprehensive resource examines the research on promoting success among students who come to school knowing little or no English and translates current findings into specific recommendations for developing policies and programs for English learners. With illustrative scenarios throughout, this book gives educators and policy makers solid, research-based information about:
Using students’ home language in academic programming
Teaching English and academic content simultaneously
School and district factors that affect achievement for English learners
Sociocultural factors in success, including the influence of parents and families
Language
English
Pages
192
Format
Kindle Edition
Publisher
Corwin
Release
April 14, 2010
Promoting Academic Achievement Among English Learners: A Guide to the Research
Discover the research and facts on what works in educating English learners!
This comprehensive resource examines the research on promoting success among students who come to school knowing little or no English and translates current findings into specific recommendations for developing policies and programs for English learners. With illustrative scenarios throughout, this book gives educators and policy makers solid, research-based information about:
Using students’ home language in academic programming
Teaching English and academic content simultaneously
School and district factors that affect achievement for English learners
Sociocultural factors in success, including the influence of parents and families