With second language acquisition, the learner possesses knowledge in their first language, and then begins to learn elements in the new language, such as vocabulary or grammar.
General teacher education and development, foundations of education,
second language acquisition theory, sociolinguistics, multicultural education, history of language minority students in the U.S. educational system, field supervision of candidates for culturally and linguistically diverse endorsement and MAT degree.
The regular weekly appointment allows you to get to know your tutor, who in turn gets to know your language - specific writing needs; although you may not be working on course - based writing assignments every week, the tutor can lead you in language - based writing activities which
support second language acquisition and the development of English language fluency.
Critical period effects in second language learning: the influence of maturational state on the acquisition of English as a second language
Amanti's research interests
include second language acquisition, bilingual education, bilingualism and biliteracy, globalization and education, and the intersection of race, language, and power.
Teaches courses in theories
of second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, history of the education of minority language students in the U.S., methods and assessment in linguistically diverse education, research trends in second language and literacy learning, discourse analysis, sociocultural theories of language and literacy development, foundations of educational research.
Essential to sheltered instruction are teacher willingness and capacity to learn about and incorporate the prior knowledge of ELLs into instruction, to
understand second language acquisition and address the linguistic needs of ELLs, to deliver comprehensible yet rigorous input, and to use spiraling and scaffolding techniques whereby every piece of information learned and every skill acquired provides the next - level substructure for building higher - order knowledge.
Although courses
about second language acquisition are not required as part of teacher education programs, understanding the theories about language acquisition and the variables that contribute to language learning may help you reach your ELs more effectively.
For the professional audience, the potential benefit of this research will provide additional knowledge to the literature on game based learning and
second language acquisition.
The classroom teacher contributes knowledge of the curriculum and of all the students in the class while the ESL teacher brings information about teaching strategies,
second language acquisition and diverse cultures.
We help teachers understand the five stages of
second language acquisition and their instructional implications, and learn strategies for engaging ELL students in K — 12 mainstream classrooms.
There are numerous websites but these offer both research and policy information on ELL students and
second language acquisition.
Yet collecting and conducting data analysis is essential for EL success and is based on strong and seminal research in
second language acquisition.
Faculty at UTEP offer professional development, tutoring and mentors to SISD high schools and their feeder schools, as well as funding for participants to get ESL certificates, and for graduate students and teachers to earn advanced degrees in bilingual / biliteracy and
second language acquisition.
So they needed strategies, so we created an introductory module to talk to teachers and teach them about some of
the second language acquisition theory but also really give them tools that they can use from the beginning.
So understanding some of
the second language acquisition theory, understanding the population in our district.
Maria enjoys hands - on work with teachers in the areas of literacy,
second language acquisition, student engagement, rigorous instruction / assessment, technology embedded instruction and Common Core standards alignment.
Someone with expertise in
second language acquisition and who is able to differentiate between a disability and limited English proficiency is a critical component of the IEP team.
She is a member of Teaching Channel's Fab Five ELL Squad and very passionate about
second language acquisition and equitable educational opportunities.
Maria has also served as a teacher consultant, staff developer in the areas of
second language acquisition, bilingual program development, and diversity training working at higher education institutions such as City University of New York, Mercy College and Teachers College, Columbia University.
Her interests include
second language acquisition, intercultural awareness, and second language learners and the classroom.
Conduct scholarly research activities and publish in the area of educating linguistic minority students, literacies and
second language acquisition / development and theory, and teacher education.
Debi Khasnabis teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy studies and sociocultural contexts of
second language acquisition.
Ivannia Soto, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Education at Whittier College, where she specializes in
second language acquisition, systemic reform for English language learners (ELLs), and urban education.
Teaching and Research Interests:
Second language acquisition and English instruction, distance learning, computer facilitated language learning, uses of technology in instruction.
Assisted and collaborated with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to reading and literacy that involves
the second language acquisition (Spanish High School credit).
Keywords: Migration background,
second language acquisition, language competencies, language behaviour, kindergarten - and preschool children