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How English Learners Elevate Learning in the Classroom

English Learners are often seen through a deficit lens, particularly in mainstream classrooms in which teachers have little or no training in how to meet their needs. In No More Low Expectations for English Learners, esteemed EL researcher Jana Echevarría argues that teacher attitude affects student achievement, and describes what best practice methods for supporting ELs academic achievement look like.  Julie Nora, an educator and advocate, offers strategies to provide the instructional supports ELs need for both language acquisition and content-area learning.ntbt-el-aug31

In today's video, Julie explains how different cultural backgrounds and understandings of English Learners can elevate learning in the classroom.

 

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No More Low Expectations For English Learners is out now. Learn more here.

Julie Nora is Director of the International Charter School (ICS) in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Prior to leading ICS, Julie worked as a teacher of ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) in K-12 settings and as an applied researcher at the Education Alliance at Brown University.

Jana Echevarria, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita at California State University, Long Beach where she was selected as Outstanding Professor in 2005. She has taught in elementary and secondary in special education, ESL, and bilingual programs.

Topics: Video, EL, English Learners, Not This But That, Jana Echevarria, Julie Nora, No More Low Expectations For English Learners

Date Published: 10/14/16

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