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Hamann, Edmund T.; Reeves, Jenelle – Theory Into Practice, 2013
Different worldviews, different histories of induction into teaching, presumed differences in responsibilities, and different emphases in preservice and in-service preparation have all long contributed to enduring schisms that keep general education (or mainstream) teachers and English language support faculty from coordinating and finding common…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Teacher Attitudes, Second Language Learning
Lee, Okhee; Buxton, Cory A. – Theory Into Practice, 2013
The school-aged population in the United States is becoming more culturally and linguistically diverse, while achievement gaps across content areas persist. At the same time, more rigorous academic demands are being placed on all students, including English language learners (ELLs). Teachers of ELLs face the double challenge of promoting English…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, English Language Learners, Academic Achievement
Turkan, Sultan; DaSilva Iddings, Ana Christina – Theory Into Practice, 2012
In this article, we utilize the concepts of conceptual metaphors, cultural models, and master myths to discuss the ways by which three new immigrant children, native speakers of Spanish, were developing conceptions of English language, literacy, and learner's identities. Our findings point to 3 main metaphors that were often implicit in the school…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Immigrants, Second Language Learning, Scoring
Menken, Kate – Theory Into Practice, 2010
This article highlights key issues surrounding the assessment and accountability mandates of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) for English language learners (ELLs). The policy requires high-stakes testing of ELLs in English--a language that these students, by definition, have not yet mastered. After offering background on current federal education…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Academic Achievement, Accountability, English (Second Language)