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Science Vocabulary and ELL Students: a Qualitative Study
Northwest University, July 2014
Vocabulary acquisition is a multi-faceted process in any language. Truly knowing a word is incredibly complex in nature (Richards, 1976). When two of my ELL students appeared unengaged in science, I questioned the role of ...
Effects of Second Language Acquisition on Knowledge of First Language Grammar
Northwest University, July 2013
In the study of cross-lingual interaction, linguistic research has mainly focused on three areas: LI transfer to L2, subtractive bilingualism, and additive bilingualism. Of these three areas, the latter is the least studied. ...
ESL Students’ Perceptions, Opinions, and Influences Regarding Grammar Instruction and Error Correction in the Classroom
Northwest University, July 2013
The dark cloud of grammar instruction and error correction has always followed the study of English as a Second Language. Many studies have attempted to provide the best way to teach grammar and the optimum frequency and ...
The Differences in the Acquisition Rate of the English Language for Two Chinese Students at Northwest University
Northwest University, June 2014
The researcher in this study attempted to ask the following question: why one student improved in her language more quickly than another? He measured this by coding errors in students’ papers; this demonstrated differentiation ...
Effectively Supporting English Language Learners in the Classroom and on the Home Front
Northwest University, July 2010
Education has long been known as the “great equalizer.” However, all students have different needs; therefore, to provide a true opportunity for equalization, some students need more support in the classroom and at home. ...