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Exemplar
Papers on Selected ESL Issues
As part of its ESL licensure program,
NCSU requires a course which examines the complexity of multiculturalism
in American society and the challenges faced by immigrant families in adapting
to U.S. institutions. Taught by Robin Kube, Lecturer in ESL and ESL Licensure
Program Assistant, the course includes submitting a research paper on important
issues in ESL education. Below are brief summaries of four exemplar papers
from the past two semesters which contain a wealth of insightful and detailed
information of value to ESL educators around the state.
Resources for ESL Families
in Forsyth County
by Nonkosi
Bongweni
This paper discusses different sources of help available for
immigrants in Forysth County. They range from education to community
services. They are designed and rendered to make sure that the parents
become educated and part of the community as well as being part of their
children's education.
Link to paper
Collinswood Language
Academy: A Bilingual Education
Success
Story
by Jill Davison
Collinswood Language Academy was once considered a low-performing school
by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. After receiving
a federal grant to implement a dual language immersion program, the school
faced many challenges and obstacles. However, with the vision and
determination of the principal, Maria Petrea, Collinswood is now recognized
nationally and considered a North Carolina Honor School of Distinction.
Link to paper
Impact of NCLB’s
Yearly Assessments On English Language Learners
by Maureeen McInnis
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a hot issue among educators and
particularly for those accountable for the education of students with limited
English proficiency. How NCLB impacts the education of these students is
of paramount consideration. "Research shows that students who cannot read
or write in English have a greater likelihood of dropping out of school,
and they often face a lifetime of diminished opportunity"(National Center
for Education Statistics 2001). Is NCLB , with its mandated yearly assessments
a step in the right direction or is it serving to leave these students
further and further behind? This paper will focus on answering this very
important question.
Link to paper
Using the Native
Language in the ESL Classroom
by Ginger Phillips Mole
It has long been expected that English, and English only, will be the instructional
language of an ESL classroom. But is this really the best teaching
practice? What if your students are adults wishing to acquire another
language, not children? This paper looks specifically at the argument for
and against the development of native language maintenance programs that
provide bilingual instruction (in the native language and English) for
adult community college students in North Carolina.
Link to paper
Illegal Immigrants
in Community Colleges: Yes or No?
by Lisa C. Neisler
Should Illegal Aliens be allowed to attend Community Colleges? This "hot
button" topic has no easy answer with compelling arguments from either
side. This article explores both sides of the debate.
Link to paper
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