Cummins' Framework as a Tool for Continuous Improvement of SLL Instruction

Autor/in	Montgomery, Joel R.
Titel	Cummins' Framework as a Tool for Continuous Improvement of SLL Instruction
Quelle	(2008), (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Second Language Learning; Language Enrichment; Language Proficiency; Instructional Design; Educational Improvement; Instructional Improvement; English (Second Language); Concept Mapping; Program Effectiveness; Instructional Effectiveness; Second Language Instruction; Middle School Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Teaching improvement; Unterrichtsentwicklung; Unterrichtsqualität; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Concept Map; Unterrichtserfolg; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin
Abstract	This working paper will explore the usefulness of Cummins' framework relating language proficiency to academic performance (1983) as a reflection and planning tool for continuous improvement of second language learning (SLL) instruction. SLL activities designed for a Language Experience intervention class for seventh and eighth grade English language learners (ELLs) identified a performing at English language proficiency (ELP) level three (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Consortium, 2008a) will be mapped to the framework. Family friendly "Can Do" descriptors developed by WIDA for this ELP level (2008b) will be tied to these SLL activities and also mapped to the framework. The usefulness of the framework as a tool for continuous improvement will be assessed. Insights gained from the exploration with Cummins' framework will be shared. The paper will conclude with a summary and recommendations for future use and ongoing research. (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10