Not exact matches
In addition,
language arts teachers must specifically take into account teaching idioms to English
Language Learners (ELLs), who typically require explicit instruction and
additional practice to understand idioms in context.
Our review of over 300 early
language and literacy (preschool through early elementary school) outcomes found that the typical early
language and literacy intervention adds only 1.6 months of
additional growth over routine instructional
practices.
Bilingual teachers need support to get caught up on the current research, pedagogy and best
practices, opportunities to strengthen their second
language, and
additional compensation.
Other related activities provide
additional practice for students who need to understand figurative
language.
Now is the time to ensure teachers have the professional development they need based on current research, pedagogy and best
practices, along with opportunities to strengthen their second
language, as well as
additional compensation.