Title:
Overcoming Language and Cultural Barriers in School:
Overcoming Language and Cultural Barriers in School:
Helping Hispanic Students Acquire Success in Elementary School
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Summary:
This research provides evidence that Spanish speaking ELL students are less prosperous then native English speakers inside the classroom. Besides cultural differences these students face language barriers among their teachers and peers, as well as the challenges of comprehending instruction delivered in a foreign language. With research, solutions were discovered for ways to better incorporate ELL students and their families into the public school system.
This research provides evidence that Spanish speaking ELL students are less prosperous then native English speakers inside the classroom. Besides cultural differences these students face language barriers among their teachers and peers, as well as the challenges of comprehending instruction delivered in a foreign language. With research, solutions were discovered for ways to better incorporate ELL students and their families into the public school system.
References:
Ivey, P. S. (2011). Overcoming language and cultural barriers in school: Helping Hispanic students acquire success in elementary school. Online Submission,
Support:
In support of my thesis which will explore the academic achievement gap between Spanish speaking students and English speaking students this article provides great insight into some of the struggles of English language learners. This Journal has provided me with some new ideas on ways I can asses my own students, their knowledge of language and their leanings. It has also provided useful ideas on how I can better teach to ELL students and other ways I can incorporate my students families.
