Mediated Learning Experiences for ELLs

Autor/in	Montgomery, Joel R.
Titel	Mediated Learning Experiences for ELLs
Quelle	(2008), (36 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Bilingual Education; Second Language Learning; Enrichment; English (Second Language); Bilingualism; Second Language Instruction; Second Languages; Intervention; Interviews; Pilot Projects; Program Implementation; Peer Mediation; Educational Theories; Cognitive Development; Cognitive Processes; Illinois; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bilingual teaching; Bilingualer Unterricht; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Bereicherung; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Bilingualismus; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Second language; Zweitsprache; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Peer Group; Mediation; Educational theory; Theory of education; Bildungstheorie; Kognitive Entwicklung; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess; USA
Abstract	This paper addresses elements of the bilingual program for English language learners (ELL) in Illinois School District U-46 (U-46). Beginning with the context of bilingual education in the United States, the paper also introduces the current state of bilingual programming in U-46. ELL initiatives in light of the U-46 partnership with the Stupski foundation (from 2002- 2007) are highlighted and 2007 results (the most recent available) are reported. An on-going ELL initiative involving creating mediated learning experiences (MLEs) for ELLs using Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) program is reviewed. The initiative is tied to relevant theories and details of the relevant concepts are introduced. Relevant research concerning both MLEs and the FIE program are summarized. Details of the first year of the pilot study are shared, along with recommendations for continued implementation for the second year. Interviews with four ELL professionals from the district are provided for comments on the ELL program as a whole and on the MLE and FIE program initiatives. The paper concludes with a brief summary and recommendations for ongoing intervention and research. (Contains 2 footnotes.) (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10