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Students identified as limited English proficient (LEP), also known in the literature and in educational settings as English language learners (ELLs), represent one of the fastest growing groups among the school-aged population in the U.S. Estimates place the ELL population at nearly 10 million students,
ELL students the opportunity to benefit from the diversity of a multilingual, multicultural school community. How can educators take steps toward honoring multilingualism and multicultural heritage? Consider these best practices:
Situated within Activity Theory, this study investigates and compares ELLs’ perspectives on their own learning and their teachers’ perspectives on their own learning experiences.
U.S. to describe K–12 students. esL (english as a second Language): formerly used to designate ELL students; this term increasingly refers to a program of instruction designed to support the ELL. It is still used to refer to multilingual students in higher education. LeP (Limited english Proficiency): employed by the U.S.
In spite of the great diversity of backgrounds and needs of ELLs, classifying students into specific levels of English proficiency can be a useful tool to guide classroom management strategies and development of modifications to support these students.
While classroom teachers spend the most time with ELLs, all educational personnel must be knowledgeable about the needs of ELLs so that the kinds of supports, materials, and assessments provided create a coherent support system for ELLs. This guide will give you a good understanding of what makes this curriculum unique and valuable to. ELLs.
20 kwi 2018 · What are the best ways to practically support English-language learners in the classroom? Larry Ferlazzo, who writes the Classroom Q&A blog for Education Wee...
