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Methods For Teaching Hispanic English Language Learners, Johannah M. Strohman
Methods For Teaching Hispanic English Language Learners, Johannah M. Strohman
Senior Honors Theses
With the increase of diversity in American schools and the growing importance of English around the world, teaching English as a second language has become an essential aspect to education. It is difficult to have students of different cultural backgrounds in the classroom who are not proficient in English. A teacher cannot expect these students to succeed in an English only classroom setting. It is important that there be specialized teachers to address the needs of these students in order to reach all students where they are and help them accomplish all that they need to in order to succeed. …
Educating English Language Learners: The Literacy Gap In The Underacheiving Demographic, Stephanie Merrick
Educating English Language Learners: The Literacy Gap In The Underacheiving Demographic, Stephanie Merrick
Senior Honors Theses
With the recent rise in immigration, the demographics of the American classroom are changing. English Language Learners are becoming more common, and with this change comes the challenge of effectively educating them. Unfortunately, this demographic has been observed to have a major achievement gap, as many students are placed in mainstream classrooms without basic literacy skills. This gap can be bridged through intentional focus on literacy with these students. This thesis examines styles of education for English Language Learners and instructional strategies in an effort to identify which styles and strategies can bridge the literacy and achievement gap most effectively.