Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
2009
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Lee Plourde
Second Committee Member
L. Fitch
Third Committee Member
S. Schmitz
Abstract
American public schools are experiencing a dramatic rise in immigrant students. These "newcomer students" have unique needs. Providing "newcomer students" with a specialized, short term program allows them the gift of time as they make major adjustments to many new aspects of life in the United States. Public schools are challenged to assess the needs and provide the most appropriate research based teaching practices for this special group of students. The research shows layers of diversity among "newcomer students" which requires careful implementation of instruction and curriculum to create a safe environment for learning the English language, core content, and school and community culture.
Recommended Citation
Henry, Shelley Joy, "Natural and Necessary Language: A Newcomer Resource Manual" (2009). All Graduate Projects. 124.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/124
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons