Teaching English Language Learners: What the Research Does — and Does Not — Say

This thorough review offers a comprehensive summary of existing research on issues related to the education of ELLs. Dr. Claude Goldenberg focuses on two major reviews of research, one by the National LiteracyThe ability to understand oral language, read fluently, and write well. Panel on Language-Minority Children and Youth, and the other by the Center for Research on Education, Diversity, and Excellence (CREDE). Topics covered include: bilingual educationA school-based program in which two languages are used to provide content matter instruction. , oral languageCommunication through speaking and listening. development, reading instruction, curriculum, instructional methods, assessment, and accommodations.