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Methods for Teaching Vocabulary Instruction to English Language Learners in Mainstream Classrooms
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Steele, Kendra
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2021-08
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This capstone project aims to support teachers who work with English language
learners (ELLs) in mainstream classrooms. ELLs are a growing population and it is likely that
teachers will have one or more ELLs in their class. A problem found with teaching of ELLs is that
teachers do not feel that they receive the training and tools to do so. To ensure that teachers
feel equipped to teach English language learners, this capstone project introduces scaffolding
as a solution through the lens of Vygotsky's (1978) Zone of Proximal Development. Solutions to
the problem are introduced through the concept that instruction of vocabulary leads to reading
comprehension, and then in turn, leads to success across content areas. The research delves
into the importance of strategy teaching when working with ELLs and the many methods that
teachers can utilize within their own instruction.