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What is Young English Language Learner

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Handbook of Research on Engaging Immigrant Families and Promoting Academic Success for English Language Learners
This term refers to a student from ages 3 to 8, who is in the process of learning English and has not yet gained full English proficiency. The student, who is also referred to as an ELL, requires specialized language instruction in both English and core content classes.
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Preparing Teachers to Effectively Engage With Young English Language Learners and Immigrant Families: A Research Review
Kristina M. Howlett (University of Arkansas, USA) and Heather D. Young (University of Arkansas, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 26
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-8283-0.ch002
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to examine the current empirical studies of the socio-emotional development of young English language learners (ELLs), effective educational strategies for preservice teachers, and practices of immigrant family engagement in order to inform educator preparation providers (EPPs).
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