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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 26
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Group Work with English as Second Language (ESL) Students: Integrating Academic and Behavior Considerations
Shi, Qi; Steen, Sam
Journal of School Counseling, v8 n41 2010
A group counseling intervention with beginning-level ESL students in middle school is presented. Findings from the pre- and post-group evaluations showed statistically significant improvement in students' reading and writing skills and appropriate classroom behaviors. Limitations of the research design are discussed and implications for school counselors serving ESL students in small groups are provided. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Group Counseling, Literacy, School Counselors, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Intervention, Reading Improvement, Writing Improvement, Student Behavior, Classroom Environment, Outcomes of Education, Teacher Student Relationship
Journal of School Counseling. Montana State University, College of Education, Health and Human Development, P.O. Box 172940, Bozeman, MT 59717. Tel: 406-994-4133; Fax: 406-994-1854; e-mail: ehhddean@montana.edu; Web site: http://jsc.montana.edu
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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