Date of Award
6-29-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
Program
Differentiated Instruction
Capstone Instructor
Dr. Brian Boothe
Second Reader
Dr. Kelly Sadlovsky
Keywords
differentiated/differentiation, English language learner (ELL), inclusive classrooms, mental health
Abstract
There are many English language learner (ELL) students in United States schools. These students have varying needs and abilities, yet they legally and ethically have the right to an equal education. The purpose of this research was to find ways to best meet the needs of ELL students in inclusive classrooms. Research of fifteen studies related to this important topic have been analyzed and synthesized in order to better understand what schools and educators could do to meet the needs of ELL students. These studies included information on ELL family systems and mental health. The research continued with studies related to school reformation of ELL programs, explanations of the benefits of co-teaching, and methods of differentiating to best meet the needs of ELL students. It was found that schools need to implement more teacher education or professional development. This education included things like understanding demographics, cultures, mental health, co-teaching, and differentiation in language arts and math to best meet the needs of ELL students.
Recommended Citation
Geisler, J. (2022). Creating Inclusive Differentiated Classrooms for English Language Learners (Thesis, Concordia University, St. Paul). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/teacher-education_masters/71Included in
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