Educating English language learners
Subtitle: a synthesis of research evidence
By: Fred Genesee ... [et al.].
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 257
Subjects: English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers.; English language -- Study and teaching -- United States.
Description: "The book provides an extensive review of scientific research on the learning outcomes of students with limited or no proficiency in English in U.S. schools. Research on students in kindergarten through grade 12 is reviewed. The primary chapters of the book focus on these students' acquisition of oral language skills in English, their development of literacy (reading and writing) skills in English, instructional issues in teaching literacy, and achievement in academic domains (i.e., mathematics, science, and reading). The reviews and analyses of the research are relatively technical with a focus on research quality, design characteristics, and statistical analyses.

The book provides a unique set of summary tables that give details about each study, including full references, characteristics of the students in the research, assessment tools and procedures, and results. A concluding chapter summarizes the major issues discussed and makes recommendations about particular areas that need further research."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.