Effective literacy and English language instruction for English learners in the elementary grades / Russell Gersten [and others].

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

Gersten, Russell Monroe, 1947-

National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Foreign speakers.

English language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 43 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Washington, DC] : National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, [2007]

Contents:

Introduction

The What Works Clearinghouse standards and their relevance to this guide

Effective instruction for English learners

Recommendation 1. Screen for reading problems and monitor progress

Recommendation 2. Provide intensive small-group reading interventions

Recommendation 3. Provide extensive and varied vocabulary instruction

Recommendation 4. Develop academic English

Recommendation 5. Schedule regular peer-assisted learning opportunities

Appendix. Technical information the studies

List of Tables. Table 1. Institute of Education sciences levels of evidence

Table 2. Recommendations and corresponding level of evidence to support each.

Notes:

Title from PDF title screen (viewed June 4, 2009).

"December 2007 (Format revised)."

"IES practice guide."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 34-40).

OCLC:

370399578