Date Approved
7-31-2024
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Instruction and Curriculum: Elementary Education (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
Teacher Education
First Advisor
Ellen L. Schiller
Academic Year
2023/2024
Abstract
Reading comprehension ability of English Language Learners (ELLs) has been a growing concern for teachers and administration. The number of ELLs entering the classroom is growing. While current curriculum has tried to address this issue, teachers must combat this problem with a newer perspective on assessing and instruction. This project explains the importance of assessing for instruction rather than simple diagnosis along with why instruction should include explicit reading strategies. To adequately support ELL reading comprehension abilities, schools must provide support services to better prepare teachers in their classroom. In response to this problem, I provide a professional development course offered to teachers and administrators prior to the school year. This course is designed to support instruction of reading comprehension abilities for ELLs.
ScholarWorks Citation
Young, Maximilian J., "Improving Reading Comprehension of English Language Learners" (2024). Culminating Experience Projects. 474.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/474
