What is English Language Learners

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Refers to those learning in English yet they have different language backgrounds. Learn more in: Supporting Second Language Learners in Higher Education

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Most often referred to as ELL’s are students who come from non-English-speaking backgrounds and who typically require modified instruction for English acquisition. Learn more in: Magnifying English Language Learners' Success Through Culturally Relevant Teaching and Learning Frameworks: Acknowledging the Multidimensional Implications on Language, Literacy, and Learning

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The term refers to students who do not speak English as own first language in K-12 schools and they use English to study in schools as they build fluency and proficiency in both first language and English. Learn more in: Diversity and Teacher Education: Cultural and Linguistic Competency for Teachers

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The deficit-oriented term used by the Federal Government to describe students that speak any language besides English at home and who are not yet reclassified as English Proficient. Learn more in: Kindergarten Writing: Utilizing Funds of Knowledge in a Digital Classroom

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A student acquiring English as a second language. Learn more in: The Evolution of Drawing as an Equitable Way to Assess ELLs in a Middle School Science Classroom

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Most often referred to as ELL’s are students who come from non-English speaking backgrounds and who typically require modified instruction for English acquisition. Learn more in: Fostering Successful Communities of Collaboration Through Educational Partnerships: Strengthening Bilingual Learners' Language and Literacy Achievement Along the Texas-Mexican Border

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English language learners are students at U.S. schools whose first language is not English and who are still in the process of learning English. It is an overarching term including immigrant students, students who were born in the U.S. but did not speak English at home, or students who come to the U.S. at any time in their education and are in the process of learning English. Learn more in: Can Online Education Be the Answer?: Exploring Transformational Learning in Two Online Teacher Education Courses

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Students who are learning to communicate in English and typically require modified instruction to learn English and the content. Learn more in: Enhancing Cultural and Linguistic Awareness Through an International Teaching Experience

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Students who are learning English as their second language. Learn more in: Jen's Story: How Being Gifted and Talented Affects a Teacher

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Also commonly referred as ELLs, they are students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English, who often come from non-English-speaking homes and backgrounds, and who typically require specialized or modified instruction in both the English language and in their academic courses. Learn more in: Service-Learning in the Clinical Experience of Alternative Certification Teacher Candidates: Service-Learning as a Mutual Partnership

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Most often referred to as ELL’s are students who come from non-English Speaking backgrounds and who typically require modified instruction for English acquisition. Learn more in: Perspectives on English Language Learners: Addressing Effective Pedagogical Practices for Bilingual Early Childhood Students' Reading Success in Dual Language Classrooms

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Persons whose first language is not English. Learn more in: The Role of Educator Preparation Programs in Fostering Partnerships With Schools in Supporting English Language Learners, Immigrant Families, and Special Education

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While other terms are used (e.g., Limited English Proficient, English as a Second Language), the use of the term English Language Learner is now widely accepted. Learn more in: Speaking of Technology: Teaching English Language Learners in CTE Programs

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Students who come from a non-English speaking home and are learning English as a second language. Learn more in: Educating English Language Learners for Success in the 21st Century: Facilitating Their Acquisition of Multiliteracies

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Students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English, who often come from non-English-speaking homes and backgrounds, and who typically require specialized or modified instruction in both the English language and in their academic courses. Learn more in: Leveled Literacy Intervention: An Elementary Reading Intervention for English Language Learner Newcomers

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Students who are not able to communicate in English. Most of the time, English is not their native language. Learn more in: Bridging the Language Gap With Emergent Technologies

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Students who are in the process of acquiring the English language as a second or additional language beyond their native language. Learn more in: Using Multimodal Literacies to Support Language Development for English Language Learners

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Students who speak a language other than English and are not proficient in English literacy skills. Learn more in: Preserving the Mother Tongue of English Language Learners