scholarly journals Breaking the English Routine: An Argument for Polylingual Discourse in U.S. Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-25
Author(s):  
Z.W. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Students Of Color ◽  
English Language ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Communication Policy ◽  
Linguistic Capital ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Language Knowledge

Extant research has suggested United States (U.S.) higher education is more accessible and equitable toward Whites than toward English-language learners, international students, and students of color (Bernal, 2002; Lee & Rice, 2007; Lippi-Green, 2012; Yeh & Inose, 2003). In this argumentative essay, I insist these issues of access and equity are partially owed to the Anglocentric, highly routinized, and luddite nature of U.S. higher education communication, policy, and practice. Moreover, I forward the notion that predominantly English institutions (PEIs) should explore performing non-routine, highly technological work in order to value the linguistic capital (Yosso, 2005) brought to the institution by students with diverse language knowledge in order to truly serve students from minoritized language populations. Implications for linguistic equity and the practicality of polylingual institutional support is addressed.

Striving Toward Biliteracy in Mainstream, English as a Second Language, and Bilingual Classrooms

2018 ◽  
pp. 41-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nermin Vehabovic ◽  
Casey Medlock Paul
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
The United States ◽  
Bilingual Students ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Language And Culture

The development of biliteracy among English language learners (ELLs) has been established as a critical issue in education policy and practice. We live in an era of increasing globalization, which results in increased numbers of immigrants in the United States. As a result, significant proportions of students in U.S. schools come from homes where English is not used as the primary language; however, these students, as emergent bilinguals, are required to navigate language and culture in mainstream, English as a Second Language, and bilingual classrooms contexts. This chapter considers the challenges that emergent bilingual students face in elementary school contexts. In addition, specific research-based strategies are outlined for teachers working with ELLs in mainstream, English as a Second Language, or bilingual classrooms. Lastly, the authors explore how multiliteracy approaches and pedagogy might shape ELLs' identity formation.

scholarly journals General Tendencies of English Language Learners in Using an Independent Learning Centre within the Turkish Higher Education Context

2014 ◽  
pp. 98-111
Author(s):  
Tarik Uzun
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Learning Behaviour ◽  
The People ◽  
Turkish Higher Education ◽  
Common Purpose ◽  
Education In Turkey

Independent Learning Centres (Self-Access Centres) have become an essential component in language teaching institutions to aid learning and foster autonomous learning behaviour. To reach these goals, it is vital to ‘listen to the people’ in the target group. The efforts made and services offered need to be analysed systematically in each centre and centres should be organised and administered by taking students’ needs and expectations into consideration. The main aim of this study is to put forth a profile of how an Independent Learning Centre (ILC) is used by English preparatory class students (n=715) in higher education in Turkey. The overall numbers concerning the ILC use, purposes of regular users in visiting the centre, reasons of non-users, materials they find most useful and their needs and suggestions related to the centre have been analysed. The most common purpose for using the centre was found to be ‘to do homework’. According to the users, ‘listening materials’ are the most useful type of resources. ‘More study space’, ‘more listening materials’ and ‘more guidance’ were the most notable needs of the students in the centre. Based on the findings and understanding of the field, suggestions are given to improve the services and materials within the centre.

The Integration of Popular Culture in K-12 and Higher Education English Language Curricula

2022 ◽  
pp. 276-295
Author(s):  
Brittany Ann Garling ◽  
Ashley Steele Heiberger
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Popular Culture ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Teaching Approaches ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
K 12

In this chapter, the authors present the approaches and benefits of integrating popular culture into the English language learning classroom. They provide background information on classroom use of technology and popular culture as well as student demographics. This chapter addresses counterarguments against the inclusion of popular culture for literacy development and explains why the advantages outweigh the concerns. Also discussing the teaching approaches that are supported by the incorporation of popular culture, the authors provide reasons and examples of effective curricula, including lessons, materials, and topics. The authors base their argument on research as well as personal experience to claim that the incorporation of popular culture will support linguistically and culturally responsive teaching approaches and will promote student engagement, connections, and motivation in ways that support learning for English language learners in both K-12 and higher education settings.

Is It Real for All Kids? A Framework for Equitable Assessment Policies for English Language Learners

1994 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Lacelle-Peterson ◽  
Charlene Rivera
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
First Language ◽  
The United States ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Assessment Policies ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
English Students

Many people in education hope that reform will bring positive change for all students in the United States. However, Mark LaCelle-Peterson and Charlene Rivera argue in this article that, unless educational reformers reflect seriously on the implications of assessment reform for specific groups of students, among them students whose first language is not English, little meaningful change will occur. The authors present a demographic profile of English language learners, propose a definition of educational equity and excellence, and outline the range of educational goals the definition implies. They argue that it is erroneous to assume that changes that affect monolingual English students favorably will automatically do the same for English language learners, and offer options and recommendations for more appropriate assessment policy and practice for English language learners.

Latinos and Higher Education: A Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 402-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Jermain Flink
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
First Generation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Latino Population ◽  
Hispanic Serving

This article is an overview of the Latino population within the United States, and within higher education. Changes in demography have led to an increase in Latinos in higher education. First-generation Latinos face unique cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic challenges on campus. As a result, there has been an increase in English-language learners (ELLs), as well as an increase in the number of Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) across the country.

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