Event Title
The Mismatch of the Language of Textbooks and Language of ESL Students in Content Classrooms
Document Type
Event
Description
Debate concerning bilingual education effectiveness may focus around the definition of academic language. Two aspects of such-vocabulary and grammar-were examined in 4th and 8th grade textbooks. Results showed substantial increases in the number of abstract words and complex sentences, suggesting more daunting language demands for older non-English-speaking students.
Identifier
FIDC005355
The Mismatch of the Language of Textbooks and Language of ESL Students in Content Classrooms
Debate concerning bilingual education effectiveness may focus around the definition of academic language. Two aspects of such-vocabulary and grammar-were examined in 4th and 8th grade textbooks. Results showed substantial increases in the number of abstract words and complex sentences, suggesting more daunting language demands for older non-English-speaking students.