How Do English Language Learners Learn to Read?

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Title: How Do English Language Learners Learn to Read?
Authors: Slavin, Robert E.1,2 rslavin@successforall.net, Cheung, Alan3 acheung@successforall.net
Source: Educational Leadership. Mar2004, Vol. 61 Issue 6, p52-57. 6p. 4 Color Photographs.
Subject Terms: *Reading research, *English language education, *Foreign language education, *Language & education, *Bilingual education
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: Examines the research on beginning reading instruction for English language teachers in the U.S. to improve the English reading performance of English language learners. Review of research on the effects of bilingual education on the reading performance of English language learners; Program for effective reading; Argument raised by advocates of bilingual education.
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Abstract:Examines the research on beginning reading instruction for English language teachers in the U.S. to improve the English reading performance of English language learners. Review of research on the effects of bilingual education on the reading performance of English language learners; Program for effective reading; Argument raised by advocates of bilingual education.
ISSN:00131784