Elizabeth Howard

The ability to write well is a foundational skill necessary for success at school and beyond; however, English language learners (ELLs) consistently perform at lower levels in writing than proficient English speakers. Little is known about how best to improve the writing performance of ELLs. In this project, the research team aims to explore two key malleable factors that have the potential to improve ELLs writing outcomes - the quality of sheltered instruction which is designed to provide a...