Sentences with phrase «home language instruction»

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«In our review of research, we did find some support across several studies both for using English as the language of instruction and for incorporating the home language into strategies that focused on language and literacy,» said Buysse.

-- In Honduras, in 2011, 94 % of grade 6 students who spoke the language of instruction at home learned the basics in reading compared to 62 % of those who did not.

Other parents may prefer home - based settings for their children because they provide opportunities for instruction in their home language.

«In school, however, students are given instructions on how to accomplish tasks — in a language very different from home conversation — which later facilitates the process of assimilating information.»

Small - group instruction, offering a chance for deeper discussion and usage of vocabulary, is where educators can also provude support with basic vocabulary words, such as household items and terms for family members — words whose meanings EL students already know in their home language, but which they need to label in English.

Learn more about using the home language to support ELLs» reading instruction in our Teaching ELLs to Read webcast featuring Dr. Genesee!

One way to accelerate English learners» development may be to provide some instruction in their home language.

It also promotes bilingual education as a process by which students achieve success through instruction in their home language while learning English.

Much of the disagreement centers on whether to fully immerse students in English in school or to supplement English with instruction in their home language.

Their reading abilities develop naturally, without formal instruction, in home environments where literacy is valued and language usage is encouraged (Durkin, 1966).

How did PTP educators scaffold instruction to make meaningful connections to students» home culture and language?

c. Students who are either (i) enrolled in a nonpublic school or (ii) receiving home instruction pursuant to § 22.1 - 254.1 and who are enrolled in a public school on less than a full - time basis in any mathematics, science, English, history, social science, vocational education, health education or physical education, fine arts or foreign language course, or receiving special education services required by a student's individualized education plan, shall be counted in the funded fall membership and March 31 ADM of the responsible school division.

Teachers today are being asked to do more than ever before: implement more rigorous standards, teach students to succeed in the 21st century, provide differentiated instruction to a myriad of learners, employ rapidly changing technology, and support the socio - emotional development of students who, increasingly, come from low - income families and speak a language other than English at home.

This research - based eBook written by Dr. Vicki A. Jacobs, Harvard Graduate School of Education explores how direct instruction of academic vocabulary is critical to the academic success of all students — especially struggling readers, English language learners, and those from socio - economically disadvantaged home environments.

She gives concrete suggestions on how early educators can choose fruitful books to read aloud, encourage reflection, use familiar books to teach text features, bring ELLs» home language into reading instruction, and look for indicators of emerging readers» comprehension skills.

To successfully, gain proficiency in English, they will require explicit and systematic instruction in both the home language and the new language.

Detailed guidance throughout our resources helps teachers to individualize instruction to meet the needs of all children — regardless of their home language.

One way to accelerate English learners» development may be to provide some instruction in their home language.