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Effective Literacy and English Language Instruction for English Learners in the Elementary Grades: A Practice Guide


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Author:Gersten, T., Baker, S. K., Shanahan, T., Linan-Thompson, S., Collins, P., & Scarcella, R.
Publisher:Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education
Publication Date:2007, December
Abstract (written by WestEd):
This Institute of Education Sciences (IES) practice guide provides recommendations to practitioners on meeting the dual goals of teaching English learners the elements of the English language while providing them with literacy strategies to access the content areas. Each of the five recommendations includes a brief summary of supporting evidence, instructions on implementation, and a list of possible roadblocks and solutions. All IES practice guides judge their recommendations as having either a low, moderate, or strong level of evidence supporting a causal relationship between their recommendations and the desired outcome. Four of the five recommendations have a strong level of evidence to support their implementation:
  • Screen for reading problems and monitor progress.
  • Provide intensive small-group reading interventions.
  • Provide extensive and varied vocabulary instruction.
  • Schedule regular peer-assisted learning opportunities.
Due to a lack of sufficient empirical research on the topic, the report includes the following recommendation based on expert opinion:
  • Develop academic English.


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Name:Anuradha Advani


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Posted: October 15, 2010   02:53:34 PM by Anuradha Advani

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