38th Annual Student Research Conference
Language as Resource: Differentiating Lessons for Multilingual Learners
Rachael M. Colley
Dr. Darrin Hetrick, Faculty Mentor
Many classrooms in the U.S. are geared toward native English speaking students. However, our communities are only becoming more diverse; the U.S. Census Bureau reports that around 380,000 people in Missouri speak a language other than English at home. By combining theories in educational practice and applied linguistics, this study analyzes content particular to Multilingual Learners (also known as English Language Learners) and whether they receive both language and academic accommodations. The method used in this study consists of analyzing elementary level lesson plans for specific evidence of Multilingual Learners (ML) accommodations and for contextualization of grade-level content. Lesson differentiation for MLs can consist of using more graphical aids or pre-teaching vocabulary words that are more challenging. More research is needed to understand how to best integrate preferred methods of differentiation into everyday lessons in classrooms across the U.S.
Keywords: English Language Learners, Education, Lesson Planning, Linguistics, Differentiation
Topic(s):Education
Linguistics
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 106-2
Location: SUB Georgian C
Time: 9:00