Engaging families in language development
Dublin Core
Title
Engaging families in language development
Description
MS Ed: Teaching Literacy
Abstract
This exploratory study examines how early career educators can develop their abilities to plan and implement instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs). Seven female Wagner College graduate students were observed working in an English language and literacy development program, and later interviewed about how they were prepared to work in the program, and their experiences in the program. Findings highlight the need for a basic knowledge base of students' native language in order to effectively plan and implement English language instruction. Furthermore, findings suggest that interactive activities, teachers' cultural competence, and the opportunities for reflection all positively impact ELLs instruction. Program and educational improvements are discussed.
Creator
McGrath, Deirdre
Date Accepted
2014
Contributor
DeMoss, Karen
Gonzalez, Katia
Frumkin, Rhoda
Rights
U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this work. It is provided by Wagner College for scholarly or research purposes only. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
Is Part Of
Wagner College Electronic Thesis Collection
Format
application/pdf
Extent
48 pages
Language
eng
Type
Text
Identifier
Ed_2014_McGrath_Engaging
Collection
Citation
McGrath, Deirdre, “Engaging families in language development,” Wagner College Archives and Special Collections, accessed April 26, 2024, https://wagnercollections.omeka.net/items/show/15581.