Research-Based Best Practices in L2 Literacy Developing Reading Comprehension Skills for English Language Learners
Research-Based Best Practices in L2 Literacy
Developing Reading Comprehension Skills for English Language Learners
Infiernito Finca Escuela
Honduras (2009)
EDUC 5465
Introduction to ESL/Bilingual and Special Education
Written by: Mia Ariela Allen
May 2010
Research-Based Best Practices in L2 Literacy
Developing Reading Comprehension Skills for English Language Learners
Research guiding questions: * How should classroom reading instruction practices best meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students? * Is there a need for unique pedagogy to meet the literacy development needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students? * Can the framework of Read Recovery be applied to inform classroom literacy instruction for second language learners? * How can theme-based learning be utilized to solidify reading comprehension skills across the curriculum? * How can literacy work stations provide intentional practice for culturally linguistically diverse students? * How can self-directed learning strategies influence culturally and linguistically diverse students interaction with literacy curriculum.
Outline
Introduction:
Historical perspective of English Language Learners and how to best meet their needs in American schools
Guiding Principles of Reading Recovery
Benefits of Organizing Curriculum around Big Question Themes
Thematic Based Learning Opportunities in both L1 and L2
Literacy Work Stations-
Opportunities for English Language Learners to work with guided concepts
Thinking about Thinking
Offering English Language Learners opportunities to guide their own growth.
Conclusion
Research-Based Best Practices in L2 Literacy
Developing Reading Comprehension Skills for English Language Learners
Abstract
The challenges of helping English Language Learners succeed academically is profound. Culturally and linguistically diverse students need to develop academic English language
Developing Reading Comprehension Skills for English Language Learners
Infiernito Finca Escuela
Honduras (2009)
EDUC 5465
Introduction to ESL/Bilingual and Special Education
Written by: Mia Ariela Allen
May 2010
Research-Based Best Practices in L2 Literacy
Developing Reading Comprehension Skills for English Language Learners
Research guiding questions: * How should classroom reading instruction practices best meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students? * Is there a need for unique pedagogy to meet the literacy development needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students? * Can the framework of Read Recovery be applied to inform classroom literacy instruction for second language learners? * How can theme-based learning be utilized to solidify reading comprehension skills across the curriculum? * How can literacy work stations provide intentional practice for culturally linguistically diverse students? * How can self-directed learning strategies influence culturally and linguistically diverse students interaction with literacy curriculum.
Outline
Introduction:
Historical perspective of English Language Learners and how to best meet their needs in American schools
Guiding Principles of Reading Recovery
Benefits of Organizing Curriculum around Big Question Themes
Thematic Based Learning Opportunities in both L1 and L2
Literacy Work Stations-
Opportunities for English Language Learners to work with guided concepts
Thinking about Thinking
Offering English Language Learners opportunities to guide their own growth.
Conclusion
Research-Based Best Practices in L2 Literacy
Developing Reading Comprehension Skills for English Language Learners
Abstract
The challenges of helping English Language Learners succeed academically is profound. Culturally and linguistically diverse students need to develop academic English language
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