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From http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/newsline/archives/2006/05/opening_up_with.html

New Report: Opening Up to the Issues: Preparing Preservice Teachers to Work Effectively with English Language Learners

By Debra Giambo and Tunde Szecsi
Childhood Education, Vol. 82, No. 2, 107-110
Winter 2005/2006

[Summary source: report abstract] A variety of trends in second language teaching have left many English Language Learners (ELLs) in the United States with well-intentioned teachers who, unfortunately, have limited understanding of the second language acquisition or cultural diversity issues that affect the ELLs in their classrooms. In this article, the authors discuss the current situation, offer recommendations made by researchers and professional organizations, and share teaching strategies from a college classroom.

For more about the report, visit the Childhood Education Web site at http://www.acei.org/cehp.htm .
SourceOELA Newsline - May 12, 2006 edition
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