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Li, Guofang, Ed.; Edwards, Patricia A., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2010
In this work, prominent authorities review the latest research on all aspects of ELL instruction (K-12) and identify what works for today's students and schools. Provided are best-practice guidelines for targeting reading, writing, oral language, vocabulary, content-domain literacies, and other core skill areas; assessing culturally and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Writing Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, American Indians
McKenna, Michael C., Ed.; Walpole, Sharon, Ed.; Conradi, Kristin, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2010
Bringing together leading scholars, this book describes proven ways to enhance early literacy skills in 3- and 4-year-olds, especially those from low-income families. Presented are scientifically based methods and approaches that are being applied in Early Reading First programs around the country. Important topics include promoting oral language…
Descriptors: Small Group Instruction, Reading Research, Reading Aloud to Others, Early Reading
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Wilson, Kathryn; Nevins, Mary Ellen; Houston, K. Todd – Volta Review, 2010
Because children who are deaf or hard of hearing are being identified at birth, fitted with advanced hearing technology, and enrolled in early intervention programs, families increasingly seek professionals who can provide services that support their choice of listening and spoken language. The increased demand for these services and shortages of…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Oral Language, Partial Hearing, Deafness
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McGinnis, Mary – Volta Review, 2010
The John Tracy Clinic (JTC) has a long history in the development and implementation of distance education courses for parents. It began with the founder of JTC, Louise Tracy, who personally corresponded with parents of young children with hearing loss around the globe to provide them hope, guidance, and encouragement. Mrs. Tracy's correspondence…
Descriptors: Credentials, Schools of Education, Education Courses, Distance Education
American Federation of Teachers (NJ), 2007
Keeping periodic track of the progress English language learners (ELLs) are making in their second language acquisition skills is essential. Learning a second language is a complex process. It's important for educators to gauge each student's abilities and skills regularly; each English language learner will acquire second language knowledge and…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language Skills, Student Evaluation
Li, Hong; Fox, Roy F.; Almarza, Dario J. – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2007
This study investigates international students' perceptions of the issues they face using English as a second language while attending American higher education institutions. In order to fully understand those challenges involved in learning English as a Second Language, it is necessary to know the extent to which international students have…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Linguistic Input, Cultural Differences
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Kelso, Katrina; Fletcher, Janet; Lee, Penny – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2007
Background: In reading research, children with specific language impairment (SLI) have tended to be included in groups of children expected to have difficulties with both decoding and reading comprehension (generally poor readers). This is because generally children with specific language impairment display difficulties with phonology as well as…
Descriptors: Reading Skills, Syntax, Semantics, Profiles
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Lee, Ee Lin – International Education, 2007
Since the 1950s, the United States education system has undergone a dramatic demographic shift characterized by a continuing increase in the cultural diversification of the student population. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 1999-2000 international students from East Asia (i.e., China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and…
Descriptors: Asians, Speech Communication, Teaching Styles, Foreign Countries
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Kabak, Baris; Idsardi, William J. – Language and Speech, 2007
We present the results from an experiment that tests the perception of English consonantal sequences by Korean speakers and we confirm that perceptual epenthesis in a second language (L2) arises from syllable structure restrictions of the first language (L1), rather than linear co-occurrence restrictions. Our study replicates and extends Dupoux,…
Descriptors: Speech, Syllables, Auditory Perception, Hypothesis Testing
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Marschark, Marc; Convertino, Carol M.; Macias, Gayle; Monikowski, Christine M.; Sapere, Patricia; Seewagen, Rosemarie – American Annals of the Deaf, 2007
Classroom communication between deaf students was modeled using a question-and-answer game. Participants consisted of student pairs that relied on spoken language, pairs that relied on American Sign Language (ASL), and mixed pairs in which one student used spoken language and one signed. Although the task encouraged students to request…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Classroom Communication, Oral Language, Deafness
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Vasquez, Camilla – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2007
This case study examines the patterns of participation of one US-educated refugee student in a university intensive English program (IEP). Specifically, I illustrate how the focal student used her advanced oral proficiency and prior experience with US educational norms and practices to engage in various interactional behaviours, such as shifting…
Descriptors: Refugees, Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Bingham, Ann; Pennington, Julie L. – Young Exceptional Children, 2007
Many individuals who work with young children between birth and age 8 assume that literacy activities must be planned and executed as elaborate, formal lessons. The increasing pressure seeping through national accountability measures and the renewed focus on early literacy is trickling down to this age group. The Division for Early Childhood of…
Descriptors: Invented Spelling, Oral Language, Phonemic Awareness, Young Children
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Kalia, Vrinda – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2007
The goal of this study was to examine the role of Indian bilingual parents' book reading practices on the development of the children's oral language, narrative and literacy skills in English, their second language. About 24 bilingual children from two preschools in Bangalore, India were tested in schools in English on receptive vocabulary,…
Descriptors: Indians, Syntax, Oral Language, Phonological Awareness
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Taillefer, Gail F. – English for Specific Purposes, 2007
University graduates across Europe face increasing professional language and intercultural demands. In France, foreign language competence is to be assessed for incoming undergraduates and Master's graduates are required to demonstrate "mastery" of at least one foreign language. Institutions are responsible for defining…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, Oral Language, Language Skills
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What Works Clearinghouse, 2007
"Interactive Shared Book Reading" is a general practice that adults may use when reading with children and is intended to enhance young children's language and literacy skills. Typically, "Interactive Shared Book Reading" involves an adult reading a book to a child or a small group of children and using a variety of techniques…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, High Risk Students, Economically Disadvantaged, Early Reading
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