Oracy and the Educational Achievement of Pupils with English as an Additional Language: The Impact of Bringing

Kotler, Angie; Wegerif, Rupert; LeVoi, Martin

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ERIC Number: EJ641215

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Oracy and the Educational Achievement of Pupils with English as an Additional Language: The Impact of Bringing "Talking Partners" into Bradford Schools.

Kotler, Angie; Wegerif, Rupert; LeVoi, Martin

International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, v4 n6 p403-19 2001

Examined whether an intervention based on what is known about how children learn language could make a significant difference to English as an additional language learners' control over oral language, particularly in relation to literacy learners. Results from a range of assessments show it is possible to accelerate such learning. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, English (Second Language), Literacy, Measures (Individuals), Oral Language, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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