Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every Teacher In an age of information overload, do you ever wish you could find one resource that would allow you to quickly gain insight into a variety of cutting-edge practices in elementary education? You’re holding it at your fingertips. What Really Works in Elementary Education compiles the advice of experts who not only understand the research behind certain educational practices, but also have experience working in elementary classrooms. Each user-friendly chapter, focused on a topic vital to elementary educators, presents information in a straightforward way to help you learn what works – and what does not work – with students today. Whether you’re a new educator, or just seeking to build new skills, you’ll benefit from • Insight into a handful of innovative topics in instruction; including using technology, UDL, co-teaching, and assessment • Novel approaches to classroom management and strategies to engage students • Chapters focused on effective methods for teaching within content areas • Practical tips for reaching all learners; including ELLs, students with autism, and gifted students • Useful reproducibles and resources for every topic area Never before has so much valuable information been presented so simply and effectively in one resource. Are you ready to focus on what works best?

Engaging English Language Learners

Engaging English Language Learners

Engaging English Language Learners
Shartriya CollierCalifornia State University, Northridge

What Really Works in ELL Instruction in the Elementary Classroom

Who Are English Language Learners?

Bonjour! Buenos Días! Guten Morgen! 早安! In the 2011–2012 school year, 9.1% of students in the United States (an estimated 4.4 million students) were identified as English language learners (ELLs). Seven of the eight states with the highest percentages of ELL students in their public schools were in the West (National Center for Education Statistics, 2014). In eight states—Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Texas—10% or more of public school students were English language learners. For example, currently in California, the 1,346,333 English learners represent 21.6% of the total enrollment. Moreover, an estimated 2,685,899 students speak a ...

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