Abstract
This qualitative inquiry research study surveys academic language acquisition strategies for teachers of multilingual learners in elementary science and mathematics classes. We paired readings of recent peer-reviewed journal articles with video observations of three elementary school teachers and an interview with a Director of English as a Second Language for a county in Virginia. Thematic analysis helped us identify similar strategies across the different studies, classroom observations, and interview. Our findings suggest that utilizing sensory and interactive supports are especially helpful strategies for teachers seeking to help multilingual learners in academic language acquisition.
Recommended Citation
Grumbacher M., & Sladic S. (2023). Strategies to aid multilingual learners in academic language acquisition in elementary science and mathematics classes. James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal, 10(1), 31–40. http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/jmurj/vol10/iss1/3/
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