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Early Childhood Education

Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers

English as a second language (ESL)

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"Effects Of Front-Loading Vocabulary For English As A Second Language Learners, Mandy L. Downs May 2017

"Effects Of Front-Loading Vocabulary For English As A Second Language Learners, Mandy L. Downs

Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers

This action research investigated the effects of front-loading vocabulary on four-year-old English as a second language learners (ESL). Fourteen 4-year-old children were included in the study. Two were native English speakers and the remaining 12 were ESL students. The sources of data included a daily log of the children’s attention during a read aloud, parent feedback, a personal field journal and pre and post intervention vocabulary assessments. Children with stronger English language knowledge displayed an increase in their vocabulary and participation. Due to the increase in vocabulary and participation in English speaking children, I will continue to front-load vocabulary while …