Multilingual Learners

Navigating the Iceberg: Understanding BICS and CALP in English Language Learners
English Language Learners (ELLs), Second Language Acquisition, Teaching Strategies, Academic Language Development Melisa Grinstead English Language Learners (ELLs), Second Language Acquisition, Teaching Strategies, Academic Language Development Melisa Grinstead

Navigating the Iceberg: Understanding BICS and CALP in English Language Learners

Why do some ELs sound fluent but struggle academically? Uncover the 'iceberg' of language proficiency with BICS (social language) and CALP (academic language). This post breaks down their development and offers practical teaching strategies.

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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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