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Showing 1 to 20 of 40 for “"English Learners (ELs)"”.
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Holding Space for our Stories: Latiné Educators' Experiences as English Learners and their Journey to Becoming Bilingual Teachers
… of Latiné bilingual teachers, who were once English learners (ELs). It is situated within broader issues of persistent academic disparities among Latiné students and the underrepresentation of Latiné educators, despite the growing demographic of Latiné ELs. This study was centered on current …
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A Quasi-Experimental Study on the Impact of Explicit Instruction of Science Text Structures on Eighth-Grade English Learners' and Non-English Learners' Content Learning and Reading Comprehension in Three Inclusive Science Classrooms
… and reading comprehension of eighth-grade English Learners (ELs) and non-English Learners (non-ELs) in three inclusive science classrooms. Although the results of this study did not show significant differences between groups in sentence comprehension, reading comprehension, or science …
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EL LaunchPad: Creating a practical online resource for elementary teachers of English language learners from the educator perspective
… a practical website for elementary teachers of English learners (ELs). Initial research states ELs are the fastest growing population in k-12 education in the U.S., revealing a need for teacher access to effective materials and a community of support and collaboration. Existing websites are …
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Differentiated Instruction for English Language Learners
… project aims to support teachers who work with English Language Learners (ELLs), also known as English Learners (ELs). The goal of this capstone is to help teachers integrate differentiated instruction (DI) for ELLs into their regular lessons. The one-size-fits-all strategy teachers have been …
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Meeting the needs of long-term English learners using translanguaging pedagogical practices
… of monolingual standardized testing on Long-term English Learners (LTELs) and develops research-based interventions to counteract the difficulties these linguistically diverse students face when trying to meet standardized English expectations. This primarily quantitative study uses linear …
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND THEIR ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION: EXAMINING THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND COLLEGE READINESS THROUGH EDUCATORS’ EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES
… study was to bring awareness to the issue of English learners (ELs) being unprepared for college and to study the beliefs and perceptions of educators regarding the factors that contribute to the creation of an achievement gap between EL students and traditional students. The study involved an …
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Advocating For One-Way Dual Language Programs In High School, Academia Bilingue
… gap and stem the increasing dropout rate of English Learners (ELs), a one-way dual language program, Academia Bilingue, was introduced at Sterling High School. ELs then and now account for approximately 20% of the students in the district. A significant academic achievement gap had existed …
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Through the Looking Glass: A Case Study of Photovoice and Digital Storytelling with Fourth Grade English Learners
… years ago. Students who are learning English for the first time, better known as English learners (ELs), make up a greater proportion of the K-12 population than ever before. Georgia specifically has experienced a 291% growth of ELLs from 1995 to 2005. ELs, relative to their …
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ESL teachers' perspectives on methods and practices of supporting struggling learners and identifying a possible disability
… are increasing. Concurrently the number of English Learners (ELs) enrolled in middle schools is growing rapidly, yet little research exists regarding efficacy of the RTI framework for ELs at the middle school level. This study used qualitative focus group methodology to explore middle school …
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Exploring equitable representation of English learners in gifted education.
… national commitments to educational equity, English Learners (ELs) remain significantly underrepresented in gifted and advanced academic programs across the United States. This two-part dissertation explores the systemic and perceptual factors contributing to this persistent disparity. In …
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A Critical Examination of the Relationship between Student Performances on Assessments of English Language Proficiency and Academic Achievement
… comply with federal accountability requirements, English learners (ELs) in Georgia must demonstrate progress in academic English language proficiency (ELP) and academic content-area achievement as measured annually by two state-mandated Title I and Title III assessments, the Accessing …
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Special Education Trumps ESL: Policy as Practice for ELs with Disabilities
… the educational practices surrounding English Learners (ELs) with disabilities, a unique population of learners who are not only acquiring English as a Second Language (ESL) but also have an institutionally identified disability. Possessing these characteristics, these learners are …
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Academic language development through technology: English learners in a fifth grade science class
Grounded in sociocultural models of learning, this study explores structures for participation and types of interaction that occur during the performance of technologyassisted tasks in a science classroom to detail some of the opportunities for learning made available to English learners (ELs) and …
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Understanding the Afghan Newcomer Experience from the Perspectives of Teachers and Students
<p>Newcomer English learners (ELs) often arrive in the United States having fled persecution, economic or political oppression, war, or natural disasters in their country of origin. They are new to the English language, new to the American school system, at times well into their educational …
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English Learner Course Scheduling: Practice, Implications, and Aspirations
<p>Educating English learners (ELs) is a complex, multifaceted job that takes into account numerous constructs, some tangible and others not. For this endeavor to work optimally, all parties need to work closely and rely on each other with the end result in mind: offering a quality and equitable …
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English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) endorsed elementary teachers’ knowledge and practice of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy for English learners
… meet academic, linguistic and cultural needs of English learners (ELs) in general education classrooms. Teachers receive preparation for teaching ELs through pre-service coursework or in-service professional development. The Multicultural Education, Training, and Advocacy, Inc. (META) Consent …
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Attitudes, backgrounds and leadership efficacy of English as a second language program directors in Indiana schools : implications for policy, leadership and professional development
This study researched the preparedness of English as a Second Language directors in school corporations in Indiana to determine their background experiences, awareness of second language acquisition research, levels of qualification, attitudes towards English learners (ELs), efficacy for leading …
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A Quantitative Comparison of the Reading Achievement of English Learners in Dual Language and Transitional Bilingual Programs
… have shown to be effective in increasing the English proficiency of English learners (ELs). The purpose of this archival comparative study was to conduct a quantitative comparison of the English reading achievement of third grade ELs enrolled in dual language education (DLE) programs to those …
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Effective Reading Interventions for Spanish-Speaking English Learners with Reading Disabilities, English Learners Who Struggle with Reading, or Both: A Meta-Analysis of Second through Fifth Grades
… second through fifth grade for Spanish-speaking English Learners (ELs) who have reading disabilities and English Learners who struggle with reading. The central research problem is the dearth of research addressing literacy instruction for ELs with reading disabilities, making identification of …
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Mitigating Educational Inequities for English Learners
… learning environments are especially vital for English Learners (ELs), who continue to experience persistent gaps in reading achievement compared to their peers. Purpose: This study examined the instructional resources available to support EL teachers through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and …
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