Understanding and Supporting Literacy Development Among English Learners: A Deep Dive into the Role of Language Comprehension

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Author
Author
Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Journal
AERA Open
Details
Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
452
Published Date
07-05-2021 3:53 PM
Published Year
2020
Number of Pages
7
Language(s)
Subscription Only
No
Abstract
A distinguishing feature of English learners (ELs) centers on coming from homes in which a language other than or in addition to English is used, but bilingualism itself is not a risk factor for low academic achievement. Yet in the United States, ELs' reading achievement continues to lag behind that of their English-proficient peers. In this introduction, I discuss the need for research that centers the role of language comprehension among ELs for understanding and supporting their literacy achievement, highlight some of the key contributions made by the authors of articles that comprise this special topic collection, and offer several avenues that are ripe for future research.
Topics
Vocabulary
Reading
Long-term English Learners
Literacy
English Learners
English Learners
Academic Language