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| ERIC #: | ED452705 |
| Title: | Literacy Development through Content Based Instruction: A Case Study. |
| Authors: | Papai, Nicole D. |
| Descriptors: | Academic Achievement; Case Studies; English (Second Language); Immigrants; Limited English Speaking; Literacy Education; Middle School Students; Middle School Teachers; Middle Schools; Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Thematic Approach |
| Source: | Working Papers in Educational Linguistics, v16 n2 p81-95 Fall 2000 |
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| Publication Date: | 2000-09-00 |
| Pages: | 16 |
| Pub Types: | Journal Articles |
| Abstract: | English Language Learning (ELL) students in the United States face special challenges for achieving academic success. In addition to the cross-cultural differences that may limit their understanding of the cultural norms and socialization into the larger U.S. discourse community, these students can be hindered by their lower-level English language skills. This case study discusses how one middle school teacher in a pull-out English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classroom used content-based instruction to teach English as well as develop the multidimensional nature of literacy. His practice uses thematic units, technology and standardized achievement test preparation as a means of increasing English language skills, technical skills, and academic competencies to facilitate socialization in American discourse practices. Further, the discussion examines how the teacher rejects the idea of lower-level literacy capabilities of ELL students as part of his efforts to provide them with access to academic success in the U.S. It is concluded that content-based instruction expands the students' conceptual knowledge base while teaching language through meaningful activities. (Contains 23 references.) (KFT) |
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| Note: | For the complete collection of working papers, see FL 026 672. |
| Identifiers: | Content Area Teaching |
| Record Type: | Non-Journal |
| Level: | 1 - Available on microfiche |
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| Languages: | English |
| Education Level: | Middle Schools |
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