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The Importance of Dyadic Classroom Conversations for Dual Language Learners
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Cecilia Jarquin Tapia; Sarah Surrain; Stephanie M. Curenton – Reading Teacher, 2022
This article presents a case study of a dual-language learner (DLL) preschooler in three classroom conversations: whole group, small DLL group, and a teacher-child dyadic conversation. By comparing the student's interactions across three contexts, the authors show how dyadic conversations between teachers and students can foster the oral language…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Spanish, Code Switching (Language), English (Second Language)
Using Spanish-English Cognates in Children's Choices Picture Books to Develop Latino English Learners' Linguistic Knowledge
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Hernández, Anita C.; Montelongo, José A.; Herter, Roberta J. – Reading Teacher, 2016
Educators can take advantage of Latino English learners' linguistic backgrounds by teaching Spanish-English cognate vocabulary using the Children's Choices picture books. Cognates are words that have identical or nearly identical spellings and meanings in two languages because of their Latin and Greek origins. Students can learn to recognize…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Spanish, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Identifying Spanish-English Cognates to Scaffold Instruction for Latino ELs
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Montelongo, Jose A.; Hernandez, Anita; Herter, Roberta Joan – Reading Teacher, 2011
Spanish-English cognates have been used for decades to facilitate the acquisition of English by Latino English learners (ELs). Using the online program, WordSift, in tandem with the online Find-a-Cognate database, teachers can identify important Spanish-English cognates and noncognate words in text. With this information, teachers can plan and…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods
Supporting Content Learning for English Learners
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Bauer, Eurydice B.; Manyak, Patrick C.; Cook, Crystal – Reading Teacher, 2010
In this column, the three authors address the teaching of ELs within the content areas. Specifically, they highlight the difference between having language and content objectives, utilizing small-group work to maximize involvement, and inclusion of beginning English speakers into the learning process. Currently there is a gap of 36 points between…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods, English (Second Language)
When You Don't Speak Their Language: Guiding English-Language Learners through Conversations about Text
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Iddings, Ana Christina DaSilva; Risko, Victoria J.; Rampulla, Maria Paula – Reading Teacher, 2009
This article addresses the question of how teachers can support English-language learners (ELLs) at emergent levels of English proficiency to be meaningfully included and engaged in text discussions. A microethnographic analysis was performed to closely examine patterns of interactions between a teacher (native speaker of English) and three…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Speech Communication, Native Speakers, English (Second Language)
Informed Additive Literacy Instruction for ELLs
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Bauer, Eurydice Bouchereau – Reading Teacher, 2009
There are numerous reasons why schools struggle to provide English-language learners (ELLs) with additive literacy instruction. One reason for this is the lack of available trained bilingual teachers, mainstream teachers who have not received adequate training on how to teach ELLs, and the current political climate that appears to support an…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Literacy, Educational Environment, Bilingual Teachers