(I am republishing my top posts from the first half of the year. You can view the full list here)
Two years ago, I wrote a post titled “New Study Finds That The Presence Of Immigrant Students In Schools Helps Everybody, But Totally Misses Obvious Reason.”
It discussed a significant study that highlighted a link between the presence of immigrant students and improved academic performance among U.S.-born students. However, the study failed to identify the practical reasons behind this impact.
What the researchers overlooked, perhaps due to not consulting teachers in the classroom, is what I previously mentioned:
Having English Language Learners (ELLs) in classes enhances teaching skills for all educators because effective ELL teaching benefits all students!
I am revisiting this study for two reasons:
Firstly, Education Week recently published a compelling article about it: “Do Immigrant Students Help the Academic Outcomes of U.S.-Born Peers? One Study Says Yes.” Secondly, I discussed this study during a presentation at our staff meeting today.
I can confidently say that most teachers at our school comprehend the main driver behind the study’s findings, as do educators who have experience teaching ELLs, a population that constitutes approximately half of all U.S. teachers.
Dear educational researchers, please engage with teachers in the classroom…
You can access the full study here: link link
— Umut Ӧzek (@uozek) February 4, 2024