Educators must be able to design integrated and targeted lessons that address content and ELP standards to support the academic achievement and language development of ELs. Thoughtfully planned integrated instruction builds ELs’ language skills within the context of academic content area learning. Meaningful targeted instruction is planned with clear and specific language goals and provides […]

The work from Brewster and Railsback, Building Trusting Relationships for School Improvement provides an in-depth look at the connection between relational trust and school improvement. While their work summarizes the related research and literature regarding our topic and school improvement, one can easily posit that the content of their work has significant bearing on today’s […]

Using ‘Flowcharting’ information in the Bernhardt text, analyze your current school’s process for use of data. Mention the origin of the process and the level of success experienced while following the process. Note how you determined if the process has been successful or not. Chapters 6-8: Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement Data-driven School Improvement: […]

Using ‘Flowcharting’ information in the Bernhardt text, analyze your current school’s process for use of data. Mention the origin of the process and the level of success experienced while following the process. Note how you determined if the process has been successful or not. Chapters 6-8: Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement Data-driven School Improvement: […]

The Literature Review What is the importance of a literature review and what should you avoid when conducting a literature review? Submission Instructions: · Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.

1.If content area standards are provided for every grade level, why are English language proficiency standards necessary? Research and explore English language proficiency/development standards for a state other than Arizona (e.g., WIDA standards). What similarities do you see between those standards and Arizona’s ELP standards? Based on the comparison, what are the most important aspects […]

Teachers of English learners must have fundamental knowledge about language acquisition, linguistics, and instructional strategies to understand student needs, deliver instruction appropriately, and foster a supportive learning environment. This understanding allows teachers to make informed decisions that cultivate both social and academic language growth in their English learners. The foundations of language are critically important […]

While all states must adhere to federal laws and policies to remain in compliance, states may address these laws and policies in ways that they deem best to meet the needs of their students. States share many commonalities in how they approach the education of ELs, yet they also exhibit variations in their approaches. For […]

In your opinion or based on your experiences, what are factors or situations that keep students from graduating from college? Why? What can universities do to better ensure that students graduate from college? As you think about the student support services offered at JSU, are there services that we are missing (do not have) that […]

In your opinion or based on your experiences, what are factors or situations that keep students from graduating from college? Why? What can universities do to better ensure that students graduate from college? As you think about the student support services offered at JSU, are there services that we are missing (do not have) that […]