Research Based Bilingual Instruction: The Impact of Multiple Modalities in a K-12 English Learner Classroom

Research Based Bilingual Education: The Impact of Multiple Modalities in a K-12 English Learner Classroom explores how English Learners use spatial intelligence to recall and use language with text that creates images or pictures in their brains, allowing them to see language in other ways without translation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

The significance of examining the challenges faced by English learners and the diverse range of modalities they employ is paramount, as educators grapple with the task of effectively managing classrooms. To address this issue, Research Based Bilingual Education: The Impact of Multiple Modalities in a K-12 English Learner Classroom delves into the exploration of these modalities, with a particular focus on spatial, kinesthetic, musical, and interpersonal intelligence. By examining spatial intelligence in particular, this book seeks to shed light on how English learners can utilize this cognitive ability to recall and effectively employ language, particularly when encountering text that evokes images or mental pictures in their brains. This unique approach enables students to perceive language in alternative ways, bypassing the need for translation devices to comprehend words. Ultimately, the author contends that spatial intelligence plays a crucial role in helping English learners visually remember and comprehend concepts.

To support their learning journey, English learners require meaningful interactions with their peers, fostering collaborative and communicative environments. Through peer interactions, students can practice language skills, share ideas, and build upon each other's knowledge, ultimately enhancing their overall proficiency in English.

Weight: 367g
Dimension: 229 x 161 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793635372