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Effective instruction for English learners.
Margarita Calderón1, Robert Slavin, Marta Sánchez
1Johns Hopkins University, USA.
The Future of Children
|April 7, 2011
Summary
Effective instruction is key for educating English learners, the fastest-growing student population. Schools need comprehensive professional development and funding to address their diverse language, literacy, and academic needs.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Linguistics
- Sociology
Background:
- The population of English learners (ELs) is rapidly increasing in U.S. schools.
- Half of these students do not speak English fluently, facing significant achievement gaps.
- Current federal policies lack specific guidance for identifying, assessing, placing, and instructing ELs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify effective instructional elements for English learners.
- To review successful program models for EL education.
- To address the disparities in academic achievement among ELs.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research on English learner education.
- Analysis of comprehensive reform models and their components.
- Examination of instructional strategies, professional development, and support systems.
Main Results:
- The quality of instruction is the most critical factor in EL success.
- Effective models include strong school leadership, integrated language/literacy/content instruction, cooperative learning, and professional development.
- Current practices, like limited English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and unprepared teachers, contribute to achievement gaps.
Conclusions:
- Schools must prioritize high-quality instruction for English learners.
- Comprehensive professional development for all educators is essential.
- Adequate funding is necessary to implement effective EL programs and support.
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