Educating English Language Learners A Synthesis of Research Evidence 1st Edition by Fred Genesee, Kathryn Lindholm Leary, Bill Saunders, Donna Christian 0521859751 9780521859752

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ISBN 10: 0521859751

ISBN 13: 9780521859752

Author: Fred Genesee, Kathryn Lindholm-Leary, Bill Saunders, Donna Christian

The book provides a review of scientific research on the learning outcomes of students with limited or no proficiency in English in U.S. schools. Research on students in kindergarten to grade 12 is reviewed. The primary chapters of the book focus on these students’ acquisition of oral language skills in English, their development of literacy (reading & writing) skills in English, instructional issues in teaching literacy, and achievement in academic domains (i.e., mathematics, science, and reading). The reviews and analyses of the research are relatively technical with a focus on research quality, design characteristics, and statistical analyses. The book provides a set of summary tables that give details about each study, including full references, characteristics of the students in the research, assessment tools and procedures, and results. A concluding chapter summarizes the major issues discussed and makes recommendations about particular areas that need further research.

Table of contents:

1 Introduction
program alternatives for ells
methodology for the review
Phase 1: Inclusion Parameters
Phase 2: Literature Searches and Quality Indicators
Phase 3: Synthesis of Research
organization of the volume
References
appendix to chapter 1
Journals Searched
Federal Research Centers Technical Reports Searched

2 Oral Language
introduction
language development
Specific Features of L2 Oral Language Development
Language Learning Strategies
Personality and Social Factors
school factors
Rates of Oral Language Proficiency Development
Language Use and L2 Oral Development
non-school factors
assessment
conclusions
References
appendix to chapter 2

3 Literacy: Crosslinguistic and Crossmodal Issues
introduction
theoretical background
l1 oral proficiency and l2 literacy
l2 oral proficiency and l2 literacy
components of literacy development
Phonological Awareness
Orthographic Knowledge
Cognate Vocabulary
l1 literacy and l2 literacy development
Effects of L1 Literacy on L2 Literacy Development
L1 and L2 Literacy Strategies
Other Issues: Text Types and Genre
conclusions
References
appendix to chapter 3

4 Literacy: Instructional Issues
introduction
instructional approaches
Direct Instruction
Interactive Instruction
Process Approaches
Methodological Considerations
language of instruction
family and community
SES and Literacy Development
Family Literacy Practices
L1 Use at Home
assessment
conclusions
References
appendix to chapter 4

5 Academic Achievement
introduction
program issues
Comparative Evaluation Studies
Descriptive Studies
Other Program Factors
language influences on academic achievement
instructional issues
family and learner background factors
Socioeconomic Status
Length of Residence in United States and Amount of Schooling Prior to Entering U.S. Schools
Prior Knowledge
Assessment Issues
conclusions
References
appendix to chapter 5

6 Conclusions and Future Directions
common trends
Role of ELLs’ First Language
Developmental Links between First and Second Language
Instructional Approaches
Subgroup Differences
Time
future directions
Developmental Research
Learners
Classrooms
Future Reviews
References
Appendix A: Definitions of Abbreviations in Research Summary Tables

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