Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency

The purpose of this paper is to compare two different approaches in the education of English Language Learner (ELL) students, Structured English Immersion, and Two-Way Immersion programs. The focus of this paper is to identify (1) the language ideologies behind both approaches, and each program’s purpose and components. This article also looks at the academic achievement of ELLs, the achievement gap between general education students and ELLs, and the programs’ approach to different variables such

Hypothesis for Second-Language Acquisition Kenji Hakuta,1 Ellen Bialystok,2 and Edward Wiley1 1 Stanford University and 2York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Abstract—The critical-period hypothesis for second-language acquisition was tested on data from the 1990 U.S. Census using responses from 2.3 million immigrants with Spanish or Chinese language backgrounds. The analyses tested a key prediction of the hypothesis, namely, that the line regressing second-language attainment on age of

Mathematics is one of the most important subjects in academics. Mathematics is important to succeed in school, and also it is used in everyday life. But learning mathematics is not an easy task for many students. Especially for those student who also need to overcome the language barrier. These articles explained a little bit about the study of bilingual mathematics education, including bilingual language competence in learning mathematics. To find the articles that I am discussing about in this

10th graders in the Huntsville City Schools (HCS) district. Students enrolled in this self-contained, special needs unit are supported by a curriculum design with prevocational transition targets. These exceptional learners work toward benchmark academic, behavioral, and vocational skills development. HCS (2016) practices a district-wide, all-digital learning environment with a 1:1 student technology ratio. District digital textbooks, lesson practice, and benchmark testing are all digital. Students

indicates a special education issue or normal language acquisition English Language Learners face a variety of unique challenges when compared to their non-ELL peers. For example, when assessing new English Language Learners, once such challenge is the lack of effective assessment tools. Many of the available instruments are not culturally relevant to the ELL student’s background, nor created at an appropriate level for their developing English language skills. Another challenge is the lack of availability

English as an Additional Language (EAL) can be included within the daily mathematics lesson 1906833 Table of Contents Front Cover 1 Essay: Part I: discussion: how children with eal can be included in the daily mathematics lesson.. 3-10 Part II: lesson plan to incorporate stategies for eal learners………………………………………………...……………………………………….…11-15 References ………………………………………………………………………………………….16-17 Appendix 18 E.A.L. stands for English, as an Additional Language. It is an additional in

instruction in two languages. As commonly used, however, it refers to range of instruction provided to students who need to learn English. Services vary from classes in English, to a little help in the student's primary language, to most academic instruction in that primary language. It is designed to provide equal educational opportunity to students limited in English proficiency. The U.S. has large numbers of students, especially at the elementary school level, whose home language in other than

influences and bilingualism and home language use in the ELL classroom learning. Examples of how culture affects learning There are many examples of how culture affects learning for example specific learners are able to succeed in certain topic such as math and science. The learners will

mathematics. Cognitive-developmental theories claim that individuals assist in the process of improving their own thinking. Theorists believe that children will think in a manner that corresponds with their current stage (McDevitt & Ormrod, 2013, p. 14-15). Therefore, it would not be logical to assign a chapter book to a child who is in kindergarten and likewise, it would be inappropriate to require a third grader to read a picture book. Also aligned with the way children think is cognitive process theories

school because of language barriers, acculturation, and lack of resources at home. This problem is affecting thousands of young immigrant student is a negative way. When students newly come the United States, they have a difficult time with learning the English language and adapting to the way that schools work. What programs can schools implement to help immigrant student to ensure success in their new environment? The first article I researched was, “I’m Telling You…The Language Barrier Is the Most