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Showing 1 to 20 of 36 for “"Multilingual learners"”.
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Increasing Student Achievement Among Multilingual Learners
… for increasing student achievement of multilingual learners (MLLs) in the Metro Heights School District were examined in this research. The research examined the district's current state ("As-Is") and created a vision for an equitable, inclusive future ("To-Be") using Patton's (2008) …
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Language, Culture, and Learning: Supporting Multilingual Learners
… for understanding content-area instruction for multilingual learners (MLs). Central constructs such as scaffolding, language as a cultural tool, and social interaction within cultural contexts are explored to understand how they facilitate cognitive development, academic engagement, and …
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Teacher Self-Efficacy and Resilience With Multilingual Learners: A Rural Secondary Story
<p>An educator’s effectiveness is critical for multilingual learners’ language learning and graduation. Educators of multilingual learners can be assessed for their self-efficacy and resiliency through their pre-service academic background, classroom practice, and community bonds, factors which …
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English learners or multilingual learners: To what extent does terminology even matter?
… a transition from the term English learner to multilingual learner to refer to students whose home language is not English and qualify for language support services. While this change represents a broader sociopolitical effort to reframe linguistic diversity as an asset, little is known about …
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Context-driven research on and for multilingual learners: Developing and disseminating a research agenda for international education
… school change process for supporting bilingual learners, whether it be through programme structure, curricula, or pedagogy, The four research projects are focused on different aspects of second language acquisition research, in homes and in schools. The publications stemming from the research …
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Equity for Multilingual Learners: An Analysis of Long-Term English Learners’ Opportunities to Engage in Mathematical Discourse
… the opportunities provided to long-term English learners (LTELs) to engage in mathematical discourse in Algebra I classrooms. LTELs face persistent academic barriers, particularly in mathematics, where they demonstrate lower mathematic achievement, higher course repetition, and limited access to …
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From surviving to thriving and from equity to excellence : cultivating responsive practices, personalized approaches and adaptive platforms for online graduate multilingual learners
… study investigated the experiences of multilingual learners (MLLs) in online graduate education programs, with a specific focus on identifying culturally responsive teaching practices, personalization approaches, and platform adaptations that facilitate their success. As online …
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A case study of grade 6 multilingual learners' experiences with monolingual assessment practices in a working-class township school in Cape Town.
… focusses on the experiences and challenges f multilingual learners when writing monolingual assessments. It draws on a growing body of poststructuralist theory on linguistic repertoire and translanguaging in order to understand how grade 6 multilingual learners engaged with monolingual …
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Culturally Sustaining Pedagogical Practices in Early Literacy Classrooms: A Qualitative Case Study of Two Kindergarten Classrooms
… and prior experiences (Moll et al., 1992). Yet, learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are not viewed from a strengths-based perspective but rather a deficit perspective. The deficit perspective perpetuates the oppression and marginalization of students of color and …
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INTRODUCING TRANSLANGUAGING PRACTICES IN AN INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS
… as educators in addressing how to best support multilingual learners in Kindergarten and Grade 1. I explored how the collaborative relationship of elementary school teachers can promote the development of multiple languages and negotiate the external pressures that impact language in schools. …
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Promoting Translanguaging in Special Education Classrooms Through Coaching
Multilingual learners labeled as disabled have less access to bilingual educational programming compared to their nondisabled peers. As well, special education teachers have not been prepared to support multilingual learners. Therefore, the present study examined whether coaching may be an …
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THE REAL WORK OF ASSESSMENT: EQUITY-CENTERED SENSEMAKING IN DUAL LANGUAGE LEADERSHIP
This mixed-methods study investigates how multilingual learners’ reading development is positioned under competing normative reference systems and how educational leaders interpret and act upon those representations within accountability-driven contexts. Grounded in Quantitative Critical Race …
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Improving Second Language Learning Through Performance-Based Assessment Practices
… and school accountability in the United States. Multilingual learners are a vulnerable population with more testing and accountability requirements than mainstream students. Not only are they required to learn a second language, but they are also assessed within the same standardized testing …
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Developing An Instrument to Measure Teacher Attitudes Toward Multilingual Pedagogies
… globalized world, substantial numbers of multilingual learners occupy K–12 and higher education spaces bringing diverse linguistic resources that, when intentionally and appropriately leveraged, can significantly enhance English language learning outcomes. Multilingual pedagogies, which …
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Capstone Thesis
… addresses the ongoing challenge of supporting multilingual learners (MLs) in high school global history classrooms, where complex writing demands often exceed the language development supports available. Grounded in sociocultural theory, SIOP Model, and Cummins’ BICS/CALP framework, this …
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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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Strengthening Home-School Partnerships in Multilingual Communities: Culturally Responsive Approaches in PreK-12 Schools
Schools that serve multilingual learners often struggle to build authentic, two-way partnerships with families due to barriers such as language differences, limited access to resources, and inconsistent communication practices. This thesis capstone project addresses these challenges by creating a …
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The Value of Translanguaging Within Multilingual Learning Environments: The Icelandic Perspective. The Advantage of Bilingualism and Translanguaging Within the Icelandic School System
… teaching strategies that effectively support multilingual learners is becoming more apparent. This thesis explores the concept of translanguaging, the theory behind it, and the way it can be applied in the Icelandic educational system. It furthermore discusses the challenges presented by …
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When spirituality and pedagogy collide: acknowledging religious beliefs and values in the ESL classroom
… in ENGL 112, a college-level course designed for multilingual learners. Lastly, this thesis concludes with the author’s final reflections and recommendations for further research in Chapter 6.</p>
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