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5 Mar 2018
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Serving English Language Learners in Higher Education: Unlocking the Potential

Rebecca Bergey, Marcela Movit, Ashley Simpson Baird, and Ann-Marie Faria

Image of group of college-age English learnersClassrooms in the United States face an increasingly diverse student population. In higher education, increases in immigration as well as growth in international student enrollment means that institutions are faced with the challenge and opportunity of serving English learners (ELs) on their campuses.

This white paper describes profiles of three English learners in higher education, each from a distinct group: international students, recent immigrants, and Generation 1.5 students. The profiles detail the motivations, experiences, and challenges that each EL faces in his or her academic pursuits. The paper offers considerations for serving ELs in colleges and universities at both the institutional level and classroom level, with an emphasis on how technology can be used to leverage research based practices. Examples in practice illuminate the recommendations by providing case study examples. 

The white paper served as the foundation for a convening of researchers, practitioners, and program administrators at the TESOL 2018 conference. In this follow-up webinar in July, we summarized key areas of discussion from the TESOL convening and followed up with next steps for serving ELs in higher education.

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The Center for English Language Learners (ELLs) at AIR

English language learners (ELLs) face the challenge of acquiring content knowledge in English at the same time as they acquire English as an additional language. These students can be supported by conducting rigorous research and evaluation to improve instruction and learning, evaluating policy to inform decision-making, and enhancing ELL practice at the district, school, and classroom level. The core of AIR's work supporting ELLs is done through the Center for English Language Learners.

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ESSA Co-Pilot: Implementing Your State's Plan

Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) presents policymakers and stakeholders with opportunities to improve outcomes for schools and students as well as teachers and leaders. AIR’s ESSA Co-Pilot will help you navigate the most current information, key topics, and research-based resources that you can use in planning and implementing ESSA at the state and local level.
Topic: 
Education, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

Further Reading

  • Using Technology to Support English Language Learners in Higher Education: A Study of Voxy’s Effect on English Language Proficiency
  • English Learners and Close Reading: Providing Scaffolding for Writing
  • Literacy Around the World
  • International Education: Improving Lives and Communities
  • What Will ESSA Mean for English Learners?
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