Multilingual Learners

Two Sides of the Same Coin? Teaching Reading and Language to English Learners
ELL/ESOL Education, Literacy Instruction, Language Acquisition, Reading Instruction, Language Instruction Melisa Grinstead ELL/ESOL Education, Literacy Instruction, Language Acquisition, Reading Instruction, Language Instruction Melisa Grinstead

Two Sides of the Same Coin? Teaching Reading and Language to English Learners

While intertwined, teaching reading and teaching language to English Learners are distinct endeavors. Explore whose role each takes, from decoding to grammar, and how research informs effective practice.

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The ESOL Teacher: Language Expert or Content Ally? A Debate on Roles
ESOL/ELL Education, Teaching Strategies, Educational Theory, Language Acquisition, Content-Based Instruction, Teacher Collaboration, Differentiated Instruction Melissa Grinstead ESOL/ELL Education, Teaching Strategies, Educational Theory, Language Acquisition, Content-Based Instruction, Teacher Collaboration, Differentiated Instruction Melissa Grinstead

The ESOL Teacher: Language Expert or Content Ally? A Debate on Roles

Language or content? This blog post debates the core role of the ESOL teacher and explores how to effectively support multilingual learners in the classroom.

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Beyond the Plateau: Understanding and Supporting Long-Term English Learners (LTELs)
English Language Learners (ELLs), Teaching Strategies, Differentiated Instruction, Student Intervention, Language Acquisition Melissa Grinstead English Language Learners (ELLs), Teaching Strategies, Differentiated Instruction, Student Intervention, Language Acquisition Melissa Grinstead

Beyond the Plateau: Understanding and Supporting Long-Term English Learners (LTELs)

Long-Term English Learners (LTELs) face unique challenges, often plateauing despite years of instruction. Explore the research-backed strategies needed to break through these barriers and foster academic success.

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