Home Effects of writing language objectives on the language proficiency of English Language Learners

Title	Effects of writing language objectives on the language proficiency of English Language Learners
Author	Hayes, Katherine G.
Subject	Language acquisition Second language acquisition English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers Written communication
Abstract	Teachers of English Language Learners are faced with the challenge of developing their students’ second language. This study investigates the impact of integrating language instruction during mathematics instruction. The research question asks: What are the effects of using writing language objectives on language proficiency of English Language Learners? The intervention was implemented in a fourth grade dual language classroom comprised of 24 native Spanish speakers of varying English language proficiency levels. During the intervention the researcher modeled writing language objectives, provided more opportunities to write during math lessons, assessed the language objectives, and provided students with written corrective feedback on their writing. The writing samples of five students were analyzed through quantitative rubric data, error analysis, and qualitative trends. The results indicated that integrating language instruction in the content areas, using writing language objectives and a system of written corrective feedback can aid English Language Learners in their second language writing development.
Date submitted	2012-08-20
Date accepted	2012
Type	text
Format	application/pdf
Source	Cardinal Stritch University Library College of Education and Leadership
Original ID	MAE 1-1187
Degree	Master of Arts in Urban Education
Degree granting institution	Cardinal Stritch University
Relation	Digital reproduction Print version available with College of Education and Leadership
Full-text searchable	yes
Publication type	Graduate Field Experience
Language	eng
Digital production information	Microsoft Word file converted to PDF
Original item format	118 pages, illustrations (some color) and tables
Rights	Open access (work accessible by anyone creator and university retain rights. Please credit source).
Date created	2012-09-06

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