With a goal of exploring the impact of English language learners' (ELLs) affective and social needs on academic achievement, this paper examines the issue from four frameworks: the learner, the learning environment, the ...

This paper explores the different modifications of a read aloud that are appropriate for diverse learners. Information about a typical read aloud has been analyzed to find which modifications are necessary to include all ...

This portfolio of teaching English as a second language (ESL) includes two parts. The first part is a thoroughly developed statement of teaching philosophy that is based on field research and theories. The second is a ...

This capstone project reveals my comprehensive understanding of ELL education in relation to the curriculum, teaching methods, assessment, the learner, and the learning context. The project consists of three parts: 1) ...

Increasing Reading Motivation Through Successful Experiences: Helping English Language Learners Be Successful Readers Anastasia Erickson Vanderbilt University Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide a ...

The following document includes a collection of Artifacts that demonstrate my ability to meet the needs of English Language Learners. I prove my knowledge of language acquisition and appropriate language teaching by providing ...

Traditionally, adult ESL education has been dominated by rote memorization of cultural and language facts, audio-lingual drillings, and delivery of frequent daily conversations, while students’ social identities and their ...