Negotiating Between Restrictive Language Policies and Complex Teaching Conditions: A Case Study of Arizona's Teachers of English Learners

Mackinney, Erin; Ríos-Aguilar, Cecilia

doi:10.1080/15235882.2012.734545

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“…Despite the promising research on two-way immersion programs, current policies severely restrict bilingual education programs in certain states that have many minority-language students, such as Arizona and California (Gándara & Orfield, 2012; Mackinney & Rios-Aguilar, 2012). The impact of these policies on students’ performance has been analyzed recently, and the results suggest that restrictive bilingual education policies can lead to ineffectual academic programs (Gándara & Hopkins, 2010; Rios-Aguilar, Canché, & Sabetghadam, 2012).…”

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Bilingual Two-Way Immersion Programs Benefit Academic Achievement

Marian¹,

Shook²,

Schroeder³

2013

Bilingual Research Journal

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The effects of bilingual education on reading and math achievement were examined by comparing test scores across different elementary-school programs. Results revealed that bilingual Two-Way Immersion programs benefited both minority-language and majority-language students. Minority-language students in Two-Way Immersion outperformed their peers in Transitional Programs of Instruction, while majority-language students in Two-Way Immersion outperformed their peers in Mainstream monolingual classrooms. Bilingual Two-Way Immersion programs may enhance reading and math skills in both minority-language and majority-language elementary-school children.

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Bilingual Two-Way Immersion Programs Benefit Academic Achievement

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Shook²,

Schroeder³

2013

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“…In 2000, the state of Arizona passed Proposition 203, commonly referred to as "English for the Children" (Mackinney and Rios-Aguilar, 2012). "English for the Children" mandates Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) for ELs (Mackinney and Rios-Aguilar, 2012). Proponents of SEI believe that concentrated exposure to English in an isolated setting will result in more rapid English language acquisition and consequently improve academic achievement (Mackinney and Rios-Aguilar, 2012).…”

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“…"English for the Children" mandates Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) for ELs (Mackinney and Rios-Aguilar, 2012). Proponents of SEI believe that concentrated exposure to English in an isolated setting will result in more rapid English language acquisition and consequently improve academic achievement (Mackinney and Rios-Aguilar, 2012). Subsequently, in 2008, the Arizona English Language Learners Task Force mandated a 4-h English Language Development (ELD) block emphasizing the structure, syntax and semantics of the English language (Mackinney and Rios-Aguilar, 2012).…”

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“…As one of five states with the highest concentration of ELs, the educational policies enacted by the state of Arizona are significant (Mackinney and Rios-Aguilar, 2012). The policies set forth by the Arizona State Department of Education were contested by parents of ELs in the Supreme Court case Horne v. Flores (Supreme Court of the USA, 2009).…”

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss issues of contemporary language conflict in educational contexts. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual paper which examines current educational practices and policies through the lens of linguistic hegemony. Findings The authors identify three primary areas in which linguistic hegemony persists at present, including English-only policies, varied perspectives on language difference and harsh graduation mandates. Originality/value The authors extend upon Antonio Gramsci’s notion of hegemonic culture as well as Robert Phillipson’s concept of linguistic imperialism in identifying current instances of linguistic hegemony in educational policies and practices throughout the USA.

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Negotiating Between Restrictive Language Policies and Complex Teaching Conditions: A Case Study of Arizona's Teachers of English Learners

Cited by 13 publications

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Bilingual Two-Way Immersion Programs Benefit Academic Achievement

Bilingual Two-Way Immersion Programs Benefit Academic Achievement

Linguistic hegemony today: recommendations for eradicating language discrimination

Examining the implementation of language education policies in mainstream primary schools

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