Mikel Cole

In this project, the research team proposes to close gaps in literacy learning opportunities for middle grade (grades 4 through 6) multilingual learners (MLs) by iteratively developing and piloting a curricular approach, called Project TRANSLATE (Teaching Reading and New Strategic Language Approaches to English-learners). TRANSLATE aims to support the reading comprehension development of MLs, who represent a particularly heterogeneous population in terms of English language development level...

The Vanderbilt University ExpERT-II predoctoral training trained fellows to become experts in conducting randomized field experiments of theory-based interventions and approaches aimed at enhancing student learning in education settings.

The ExpERT predoctoral training program aimed to train education scientists to conduct randomized field experiments of theory-based interventions and approaches to enhance student learning in educational settings.