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Chien, Chin-Wen – TESOL Journal, 2012
Elementary school English teachers in Taiwan face classes of students with differing levels of English proficiency, to the point where about one-third of the students may have never learned English before, and another third may already have read Harry Potter in English. A successful teacher recognizes that diversity may affect learning and works…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Classroom Techniques, Individualized Instruction, Elementary Education
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Duran, Emilio; Duran, Lena; Haney, Jodi; Scheuermann, Amy – Science Teacher, 2011
The National Science Education Standards are designed to provide a vision of scientific literacy for "all" students--regardless of age, race, ethnic background, English-language proficiency, socioeconomic status, disability, or giftedness. One of the most powerful strategies in science instruction--which aligns with the Standards--is the use of…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Scientific Literacy, Science Instruction, Language Proficiency
Faulkner-Bond, Molly; Waring, Sara; Forte, Ellen; Crenshaw, Rhonda L.; Tindle, Kathleen; Belknap, Bridget – Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, US Department of Education, 2012
In 2010, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) contracted with Synergy Enterprises, Inc. and edCount, LLC, to complete a study titled Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs): Lessons From the Research and Profiles of Promising Programs. This study includes a review of the foundational literature related to LIEPs, case studies…
Descriptors: School Districts, Case Studies, Vocational Education, Literature Reviews