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Perez, Maria; Kennedy, Alec – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2014
The number of students that live in families where a language other than English is spoken has risen relative to the English-only households in the United States over the last 25 years. These students face the dual challenge of mastering English while acquiring academic skills and knowledge. The education of these students has been shaped by…
Descriptors: Language of Instruction, English Language Learners, Classroom Environment, Barriers
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Alfaro, Cristina; Durán, Richard; Hunt, Alexandra; Aragón, María José – Association of Mexican American Educators Journal, 2014
Recent education reforms have begun to reframe academic discussion and teacher practice surrounding bilingual educational approaches for preparing "21st century, college and career ready" citizens. Given this broader context, in this article we examine ways that we might join implementation of dual language programs, Common Core State…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Change, State Standards, Charter Schools
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Lopez-Bonilla, Guadalupe – Bilingual Research Journal, 2002
A study examined the strategies used by a fourth-grade teacher in a two-way bilingual immersion program (English/Spanish) that contributed to students' development of academic language in Spanish. Analysis of a science lesson highlighted the use of an appropriate Spanish-language textbook and the teacher's use of visual elements, repetition,…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Grade 4