#1 The History of Bilingual Education
Do you know how bilingual education started? Do you know what bilingual education is? Learn more about the history of bilingual education in the United States.
Article – History_of_Bilingual_Education.pdf Download Article – History_of_Bilingual_Education.pdf
history_of_esl_bilingual_education_in_the_u_s_timeline.pdfDownload history_of_esl_bilingual_education_in_the_u_s_timeline.pdf
#2 Teaching English-Language Learners: What Does the Research Tell Us? By Sarah D. Sparks
Nearly 3 in 4 American classrooms now includes at least one English-language learner, and these students make up roughly 1 in 10 public school students. While their numbers continue to rise quickly, the evidence on what works best to help non-native speakers become proficient in English—particularly the more formal academic language needed for school success—has been harder to come by.
https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/teaching-english-language-learners-what-does-the-research-tell-us/2016/05Links to an external site.
#3 Getting to Know Your ELLs: Six Steps for Success By Lydia Breiseth
This article provides ideas for getting to know your English language learners. The article includes guidance on what information will be helpful to gather as well as ideas on how to find what you need, who will be able to help, and recommended resources.
https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/getting-know-your-ells-six-steps-successLinks to an external site.
Reflection:
Write a minimum of 300 words essay, reflecting how the information in these articles has helped you better understand the context and history of ESL teaching.
