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Tang, Shifang; Tong, Fuhui; Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Irby, Beverly J. – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2022
Via a multi-domain, multi-response classroom observation instrument, we observed and analyzed treatment and control teachers' pedagogical differences when applying cooperative, collaborative, and peer-tutoring (CCP) strategies in Grade 1 bilingual classrooms with English learners (ELs). We found that with the support of ongoing, structured, and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Teachers, Peer Teaching, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Garza, Tiberio; Huerta, Margarita; Spies, Tracy G.; Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Irby, Beverly J.; Tong, Fuhui – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2018
Academic language is critical for English learners (ELs) to succeed in the science classroom. This study analyzed the instructional practices centered around academic language taking place in eight, fifth-grade classrooms during a grant-funded project. Observational data collected through a classroom observation instrument were analyzed to…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Language Usage, Control Groups, Experimental Groups
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Irby, Beverly J.; Tong, Fuhui; Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Guerrero, Cindy; Guo, Wenhong; Abdelrahman, Nahed; Serrano, Jiniva – Pedagogies: An International Journal, 2020
In this study, we analyzed the perceptions of treatment teachers who participated in a randomized controlled trial study which targeted a science-infused literacy intervention, "Let's Talk Science," for first grade English language learner students. Three aspects, including the effectiveness of the intervention, details of instructional…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, English Language Learners
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Tang, Shifang; Tong, Fuhui; Irby, Beverly J.; Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Guerrero, Cindy – Bilingual Research Journal, 2020
Using a low-inference observation instrument, we investigated the effect of an ongoing, intensive, and structured virtual professional development (VPD) based on the fidelity of implementation (FOI) across treatment and control conditions in a randomized controlled trial validation study implemented in 116-bilingual classrooms in seven Texas…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Bilingual Teachers, Bilingual Education, Computer Simulation
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Garza, Tiberio; Huerta, Margarita; Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Irby, Beverly J.; Tong, Fuhui – Journal of Educational Research, 2018
The purpose of this study was to compare and describe 8 fifth-grade classrooms by their teachers pedagogy during a quasiexperimental, longitudinal, and field-based project focused on increasing English language learners' (ELLs') achievement in science and language. The larger study found statistically significant and positive intervention effects…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Intervention, Science Instruction, English Language Learners
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Cruz de Quiros, Ana M.; Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Tong, Fuhui; Irby, Beverly J. – Journal of Research in Reading, 2012
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of structured story reading intervention, "S"tory re"T"elling and higher order thinking for "E"nglish "L"anguage and "L"iteracy "A"cquisition (STELLA), delivered to 38 Hispanic English language learners (ELL) placed in an enhanced transitional bilingual programme over 2 years from…
Descriptors: Intervention, Second Language Learning, Bilingualism, English
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Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Tong, Fuhui; Irby, Beverly J.; Mathes, Patricia – Bilingual Research Journal, 2009
Using a low-inference observational instrument, the authors empirically described and compared pedagogical behaviors in bilingual and structured English-immersion programs serving Spanish-speaking English language learners in a large urban school district in Southeast Texas. The two programs included both intervention/control of each type during…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Immersion Programs, Bilingual Education, Second Language Learning