EL LaunchPad: Creating a practical online resource for elementary teachers of English language learners from the educator perspective

Kearfott, Hana Elise

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Title

EL LaunchPad: Creating a practical online resource for elementary teachers of English language learners from the educator perspective

Author(s)

Kearfott, Hana Elise

Issue Date

2018-12-10

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Sadler, Randall

Committee Member(s)

Yan, Xun

Department of Study

Linguistics

Discipline

Teaching of English Sec Lang

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

M.A.

Degree Level

Thesis

Keyword(s)

• EL teacher
• ESL teacher
• ELL teacher
• EL resources
• ESL resources
• ELL resources
• EL teacher website
• ESL teacher website
• ELL teacher website
• elementary EL
• elementary ESL
• elementary ELL
• elementary collaboration

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to develop a practical website for elementary teachers of English learners (ELs). Initial research states ELs are the fastest growing population in k-12 education in the U.S., revealing a need for teacher access to effective materials and a community of support and collaboration. Existing websites are evaluated to assess the gap in features of these resources and how to move forward in website development. In addition, in-service elementary EL teachers are surveyed to establish teacher opinion for an online resource and influence web design and available content. Finally, based on the research phases of the project, a website for teachers that promotes a space for community connection, collaboration, and the sharing of teaching materials is designed, developed and launched: EL LaunchPad.

Graduation Semester

2018-12

Type of Resource

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Copyright 2018 Hana Kearfott

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