Reading Instruction for English Learners With Learning Disabilities: What Do We Already Know, and What Do We Still Need to Learn?
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DOI: 10.1002/cad.20302
Abstract: This paper reviews findings from four research syntheses that report the effects of academic language and/or reading interventions on language and reading outcomes for English learners who have or are at risk for learning difficulties.… read more here.
Keywords: instruction; research; reading instruction; instruction english ... See more keywords
The relationship between executive processing and computational growth among monolingual and english learners with and without math difficulties: Does it help to be bilingual?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cogdev.2020.100961
Abstract: Abstract Does the commonly reported math achievement gap among elementary school monolingual and English learners (ELs) with and without math difficulties reflect variations in executive processing? This cohort-sequential study (N = 841) explored the cognitive… read more here.
Keywords: math; executive processing; growth; monolingual english ... See more keywords
Parallel reading and mathematics growth for English learners: Does timing of reclassification matter?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsp.2021.02.003
Abstract: This study compared reading and mathematics growth trajectories in a statewide dataset of 33,715 students across third through fifth grades. Specifically, we examined growth for English Learners (ELs) who were reclassified as no longer needing… read more here.
Keywords: reading mathematics; mathematics; mathematics growth; english learners ... See more keywords
The Role of Knowledge Availability in Forming Inferences with Rural Middle Grade English Learners.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lindif.2021.102006
Abstract: We investigated differences in knowledge-based inferencing between rural, middle grade monolingual English-speaking students and English learners. Students were introduced to facts about an imaginary planet Gan followed by a multi-episode story about Gan. Participants were… read more here.
Keywords: availability forming; rural middle; role knowledge; middle grade ... See more keywords
Examining Sources and Mechanisms of Reading Comprehension Difficulties: Comparing English Learners and Non-English Learners within the Simple View of Reading.
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DOI: 10.1037/edu0000332
Abstract: In the present study, we compared the extent to which linguistic comprehension (vocabulary and listening comprehension) and word reading explain reading comprehension differentially for English learners (ELs) and non-ELs with reading difficulties, and we investigated… read more here.
Keywords: english learners; comprehension; reading comprehension; word reading ... See more keywords
Intersecting Barriers, Diverging Pathways: An Introduction to the Educational Lives of Multilingual Adolescent English Learners
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DOI: 10.1080/0161956x.2025.2562782
Abstract: ABSTRACT This brief essay introduces a themed issue of the Peabody Journal of Education on the structural and policy contexts that shape the educational opportunities of English learners (ELs) in U.S. high schools. In the… read more here.
Keywords: education; barriers diverging; english learners; intersecting barriers ... See more keywords
Supporting young Spanish speaking English learners through teacher scaffolding and reciprocal peer tutoring
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DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2021.1874944
Abstract: Young English learners (ELs) whose home language is Spanish continue to lag behind in several school readiness areas including language and literacy skills in spite of their strong social skills, w... read more here.
Keywords: learners teacher; speaking english; young spanish; spanish speaking ... See more keywords
Language matters: developing educators’ expertise for English learners in linguistically diverse communities
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DOI: 10.1080/07908318.2018.1493493
Abstract: ABSTRACT The population of English learners (ELs) continues to grow in schools across the United States and around the world. In this article, we share one urban university’s collaborative approach to building educational capacity for… read more here.
Keywords: matters developing; language matters; linguistically diverse; language ... See more keywords
Emergent math difficulties among English learners: can the odds be reduced?
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DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2022.2073987
Abstract: ABSTRACT Solving word problems in mathematics presents difficulties for many English learners (ELs), including those who use Spanish as a home language. In the early stage of learning to solve mathematics word problems, some children,… read more here.
Keywords: year; english learners; math; math difficulties ... See more keywords
Beliefs about multimodality with English learners and their peers in the content areas: a mixed methods study of pre-service teachers
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DOI: 10.1080/09500782.2024.2382751
Abstract: Abstract A substantial body of research highlights the promise of multimodal instruction and assessment for English learners (ELs) in the content areas. However, realizing this promise will likely require that teachers develop beliefs conducive to… read more here.
Keywords: english learners; beliefs multimodality; language; mixed methods ... See more keywords
Factors that challenge English learners and increase their dropout rates: recommendations from the field
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DOI: 10.1080/13670050.2020.1722059
Abstract: This descriptive study surveyed the perceptions of teachers, counselors, and administrators on issues pertaining to school services and academic and instructional challenges of English Learners (EL... read more here.
Keywords: increase dropout; dropout rates; learners increase; factors challenge ... See more keywords