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Casey, J. Elizabeth; Linn, Diana; Pennington, Lisa K.; Mireles, Selina V.; Lopez, Dallas J. – Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 2020
It is important that preservice and in-service teachers use effective supports for English language learners (ELLs) in science classes to enhance learning. ELLs with limited English proficiency may need more supports to address language barriers that affect student learning. Literature circles can be used to enhance understanding of content when…
Descriptors: Picture Books, Teaching Methods, English Language Learners, Language Proficiency
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Vadasy, Patricia F.; Sanders, Elizabeth A. – Reading Psychology, 2016
This study examined benefits of connecting meaning, speech, and print in vocabulary learning for kindergarten English learners. Students screened eligible with limited English proficiency were randomly assigned to two instruction conditions. Both groups received direct instruction in high frequency root words. One condition featured added…
Descriptors: Phonology, Vocabulary Development, Teaching Methods, Direct Instruction
Schenck, Andrew D. – Online Submission, 2014
Characteristics of a grammatical feature, type of instruction, and proficiency level of the learner all contribute to the effectiveness of various types of explicit grammar curricula. Modern curricular designs and explicit pedagogical techniques must move beyond traditional one-size-fits-all strategies. This can be accomplished in two steps.…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Grammar, Morphology (Languages), Syntax