Content-area instruction and teacher professional development : addressing secondary English language learners' academic and linguistic needs

English language learners (ELLs) are the fastest growing group of learners in U.S. schools. In recent years, much of this growth has occurred in parts of the U.S. with historically smaller immigrant populations. Secondary ELLs in particular are entering middle and high schools that are often underpr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thompson, Kirsten June
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2012
Subjects:
ELL
ESL
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-05-5674