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Showing 1 to 20 of 109 for “"English language learners (ELLs)"”.
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IMMIGRANT OPTIMISM: INVESTIGATING COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELLS) AT A FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY
… of immigrants, half of whom do not speak English and are labeled English language learners (ELLs) by th National Center for Education Statistics (2011). Despite this growing demographic shift, very little is known about their college going experiences and the factors that determine their …
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An Investigation of Alternative Language Services (ALS) Received by English Language Learners (ELLs) Identified with a Disability
The identification of and provision of ALS to ELLs identified with a disability was compared to that of their ELL peers without an identified disability. In addition, I conducted a review of the types of ALS provided. I approached this study from the perspective of the social construction of …
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How do the perceptions of early childhood teachers towards their early childhood English Language Learners (ELLS) govern their pedagogical practices with the early childhood ELLS in their classrooms?
… childhood teachers towards their early childhood English Language learners (ELLs) govern their pedagogical practices. The study was conducted in ten (N = 10) early childhood classrooms, ranging from grades pre-K to third grades, in one suburban school with a culturally and linguistically diverse …
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Gamifying the Classroom
… students, while also directly supporting their English Language Learners (ELLs) in their language acquisition and content area growth.
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Academic Language Acquisition
… behind the CCSS’s decision to increase academic language acquisition. Multiple sources were systematically reviewed to find implications for teaching academic language in the content areas. Research studies were examined to determine the impact of requiring academic language acquisition in the …
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Overrepresentation of ELLs in Special Education
English language learners (ELLs) face a challenge when placed in the correct environment. ELLs have been misplaced in classrooms in the United States. Research highlights the response-to-intervention (RTI) as a way to collect data to ensure students end up in the correct placement. However, …
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Teacher and Evaluator Perspectives on the Teacher Evaluation Process for Teachers of English Language Learners: A Change Leadership Plan
… teacher evaluation system that are specific to English Language Learners (ELLs). Florida teacher evaluation protocols do not specify ELL-specific instructional strategies. This study explores perceptions of ELL teachers and school administrators on the fairness of current evaluative practices …
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Building background knowledge in science: English language learners, sheltered instruction, and first graders
… Instruction, a strategy used in teaching English Language Learners (ELLs), can improve the educational experience of ELLs. In this action research project, one component of Sheltered Instruction, building background knowledge, was used to teach science in a first grade classroom to see if …
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Using iPads in vocabulary instruction for elementary English language learners
The purpose of this study was to examine if English language learners (ELLs) would increase their vocabulary scores in the areas of word recognition, word meaning, and word application when iPads were used during vocabulary instruction. Five at risk third graders enrolled in the school's ELL …
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Improving Reading Skills for English Language Learners Within the Regular Educational Program
… A large percentage of these students are English Language Learners (ELLs). To improve academic learning, classroom teachers need to be aware of current research findings in the area of reading and combine these with best practice strategies for ELLs. This study explores current research …
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Understanding the Linguistically Vulnerable: Exploration of Early Literacy Skills of ELL Students in Calgary
English Language Learners (ELLs) are an increasing presence in Canadian schools. However, little research has been done to examine certain skills of ELL students, such as written expression. The purpose of this study was to explore contributing factors to ELL students’ writing quality. The present …
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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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The effects on using ipads in teaching sight words to English Language Learners
… of identification and application, to beginner English language learners (ELLs), and (b) evaluate satisfaction and motivation among participants in the use of iPads in sight word acquisition. The participants consisted of two fourth grade and one third grade English as a second language students …
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Examining the Potential Washback of a New Large -Scale English Proficiency Test: Aligning Tests, Teaching, and Learning
… The Integrated Task is a writing task on a new English language proficiency test developed to assess English language learners (ELLS) in grades K-12. This study was conducted in an elementary school in the Midwest. Participants in the study included an ESL teacher, twelve ELLS and thirteen ESL …
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Targeted Instructional Practices to Enhance ELL Performance on the NYS English Language Arts Regents
English Language Learners (ELLs) face significant challenges on the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Regents Exam, a high-stakes assessment that is often a barrier to graduation. This capstone project explores how educators can better support ELLs in meeting the demands of the Regents …
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Culture Shock and its Effect on English Language Learners
When English language learners (ELLs) move from one country to another, their social, emotional, and psychological well-being is affected in school. Culture shock impedes ELLs’ academic abilities. This problem emerges from the growing number of ELLs in our country today. This number will continue …
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Full Capstone
… to explore the negative impacts of restrictive language policies on linguistically diverse students. English-only settings have harmed students academically, mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially. The implications of this problem are lack of motivation, low self-esteem, anxiety, …
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Decoding STEM: The Impact of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Programming on English Language Learners
… to be gatekeeping school subjects. The language used in STEM education and traditional pedagogies which place emphasis on textbook learning can be challenging for students, especially those who are learning English at the same time. This case study examines a cohort of English Language …
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