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Promoting Academic Achievement Among English Learners Author: Claude Goldenberg

ISBN: 9781412955492 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 192 Published: 29 March 2010 Country of Publication: US Dimensions (cm): 25.4 x 17.8 x 1.3 Description: The growing numbers of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools pose increasing challenges and opportunities for U.S. educators and policy makers. A generation or two ago, the achievement of children who came to school knowing little or no English was not a prominent national issue. Today it is. This comprehensive resource explores the research on promoting academic success among ELLs. It provides educators with a firm basis for making decisions related to adopting or developing effective policies and programmes for ELLs. "Promoting Academic Achievement Among English Learners" provides illustrative scenarios throughout to accompany research-based discussions about: what we know about using ELLs' home language in their academic programme and findings about bilingual education; ELLs learning to speak English and simultaneously learning academic content, a vital aspect of their educational agenda; school- and district-level factors that affect ELLs' achievement; sociocultural factors, including the influence of parents and families; and, a broad framework for improving the academic achievement of students who come to school ...

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