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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Transition from Paraprofessionals to Bilingual Teachers: Latino Voices and Experiences in Education
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Bonner, Patricia J.; Pacino, Maria A.; Stanford, Beverly Hardcastle – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2011
This study explored perceptions of Latino paraprofessionals 10 years after completion of a program that provided financial, academic, and social support to help them complete their bachelor's degrees and teaching credentials. Findings indicated that they valued education for themselves and their children; they believed they were important role…
Descriptors: Role Models, Teacher Qualifications, Bilingual Teachers, Paraprofessional School Personnel
Evolution of Teacher Perceptions Regarding Effective Instruction for English Language Learners
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Rodriguez, Diane; Manner, Jane; Darcy, Shannon – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2010
The number of students who speak languages other than English continues to grow in both rural and urban public schools in the United States. Teachers are challenged to accommodate the diverse needs of English language learners (ELLs). This exploratory study investigated the perceptions of eleven teachers from a rural public elementary school in…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Teacher Attitudes, Instructional Effectiveness
The Instructional Dynamics of a Bilingual Teacher: One Teacher's Beliefs about English Language Learners
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Delgado, Rocio – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2008
This article discusses the qualitative study of a bilingual teacher's practice in working with a student with a learning disability. The author first examines student demographics as they specifically relate to the achievement of Latino school children and then segues to an examination of the nature of instruction provided to English language…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Second Language Learning, Bilingual Teachers, English (Second Language)