English-Language Learner Term Paper by supercalifragilistic

English-Language Learner
An analysis of the effects that a lack of primary English language skills has on the students in primary and secondary grades in the United States.
# 96661 | 1,453 words | 10 sources | MLA | 2007 | US
Published on Jul 13, 2007 in Education (Teaching Methods) , Education (Elementary School) , Language (General)


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Description:

This paper discusses the situation in the United States for English-language learner (ELL) and English as a second language (ESL) students. It particularly describes the effects of a lack of primary English language skills on the students in primary and secondary grades. It also discusses the effects of these students receiving much of their instruction from content-area teachers or para-educators. The paper offers brief recommendations to improve the situation for ESL and ELL students.

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Arriaza, G. (1997). Grace under Pressure: Immigrant Families and the Nation-State. Social Justice, 24(2), 6+.
  • Borko, H. (2004). Professional development and teacher learning: Mapping the terrain. Educational Researcher, 33, 3-15.
  • California Department of Education, Educational Demographics Unit. (2004). Statewide Stanford 9 test results for reading: Number of students tested and percent scoring at or above the 50th percentile ranking (NPR). Retrieved January 5, 2007, from http://www.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
  • Echevarria, J., Short, D., & Powers, K. (2006). School Reform and Standards-Based Education: A Model for English-Language Learners. The Journal of Educational Research, 99(4), 195+.
  • Harry, B. (1992). Making Sense of Disability: Low-Income, Puerto Rican Parents' Theories of the Problem. Exceptional Children, 59(1), 27+.

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