Honors Theses
Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Teacher Education
First Advisor
Deborah Chessin
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This paper reviews current research about programs available for English language learning (ELL) students in the United States. It discusses what programs are best for language acquisition according to research and how to most effectively teach English to ELL students, specifically Spanish-speaking students. It tells the importance of implementing effective English instruction techniques due to the growing number of Spanish-speaking students in the United States. The paper analyzes information gathered from interviews with educators who have experience at bilingual schools in Latin America. Bilingual schools in Latin America provide English education in an environment consistent with evidence-based methods of language instruction. The paper examines common themes that appeared in the interviews and suggests curriculum implications from the findings. The paper provides suggestions for parents, teachers, and administrators seeking information about language acquisition.
Recommended Citation
Herring, Kendal P., "Perspectives on English Language Instruction Techniques: Lessons from Latin American Bilingual Programs" (2015). Honors Theses. 541.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/541
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