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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"English as a second language (ESL) programs."”.
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English Learners In NYC
<p>English Learners in NYC is a Digital Humanities project that intersects Migration Studies and Foreign Language Learning Studies by presenting a podcast series about the learning experience of international students in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at English schools in New York …
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A discourse analysis of U.S. national and state language policies: restraining English instruction for refugee adults
… and entextualize specific perspectives on second language acquisition. Policy texts examined include the Refugee Act (1980), Code of Federal Regulations (2011), Texas Administrative Code (2004), Request for Proposals (RFP) for Refugee Social Services (2008), and the Refugee Social Services …
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Acculturation Stress and Alcohol Use Among International College Students in a U.S. Community College Setting
… students in a U.S. community college setting was explored in regard to the interrelationships with acculturation stress and drinking motivations. Misuse of alcohol has been acknowledged as a serious problem on American college campuses. A positive relationship between stress and alcohol use has …
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The Tesol 6 Principles Of Exemplary Teaching Of English Learners: Perceived Effectiveness In The Community College Esl Classroom
<p>Community college English as a second language (ESL) programs provide targeted English language support to diverse student populations. Limited research exists pertaining to the instruction taking place within community college ESL programs. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to …
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Exploring the perception of value associated with ESL programs during times of unanticipated crises and the role that value plays in decision-making by higher education administrators
MacKechnie, Ruth K. Academic English as a Second Language (ESL) programs bring financial, academic, and social advantages to higher education institutions; however, these benefits are not always obvious to decision-making administrators. IEP/ESL programs recruit overseas students who pay full …
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Navigating the Framework: Evaluating Program Placement for Secondary English Learners in Texas Schools
Background: English learners (ELs) are among the fastest-growing student groups in the United States, yet persistent disparities in language proficiency and academic performance remain, particularly in Texas secondary schools. Despite extensive investment in bilingual and English as a Second …
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Educational policy and literacy learning in an ESL classroom: constraints and opportunities
This dissertation was a qualitative case study of an educational program for English Language Learners (ELL) at an elementary school in a small city in the Midwest. This case study investigated how language ideologies influence the constraints and opportunities for the planning and execution of …
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Experiences and perceptions of volunteer teachers and their adult refugee ELL students
Volunteer-based ESL classes for refugees, although prevalent, often exist without professional support for volunteer teachers or adequate standards of effective instruction. This qualitative case study examines a community-based, volunteer-led ESL program that serves adult refugee language learners …