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Evolution of Theories and Research

Explore below to understand major theoretical and practical shifts that have occurred in recent history regarding the understanding of the development of additional languages.

  • How theories and research around education for English Learners have transformed since the last century.
    Diane Larsen-Freeman, Professor Emerita in Education and Linguistics, University of Michigan 

  • The importance of using the term language “development”—not “acquisition.” Diane Larsen-Freeman, Professor Emerita in Education and Linguistics, University of Michigan 

  • When you want to track students for years for research purposes, how do you build relationships with students and teachers that are conducive to data collection? Amanda Kibler, Professor, College of Education, Oregon State University 

  • Module 1 – Introduction to Key Constructs

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  • National Research & Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners
  • National Research & Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners
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The research reported here was supported by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, through Grant R305C200008 to WestEd. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of the Institute or the U.S. Department of Education.

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