Special Resource Material Developed by the Center
Title: Addressing the Language Barrier: English Language Learners, Bilingual Education, and Learning Supports (Information Resource)
Description: Discussion of bilingual instruction in the U.S. focuses on teaching those who are just learning English and teaching a second language to those who speak English. Our focus here is on English language learners, the debate about bilingual education for that subgroup of students, and what else must be done to enhance their success at school.
At the outset, it is critical to appreciate the variety of languages school
s encounter (e.g., large districts report over 80 languages across their schools). The greater the number of languages, the greater the challenges in teaching English and in addressing the many other factors that can interfere
with learning and teaching English language learners. Access at: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/biling.pdf
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