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