Term
Summer 2024
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAT
Facilitator(s)
Karen L. Moroz
Content Expert
Jana Janis
Abstract
With the ever growing population of English language learners (ELLs) in today’s schools, the implementation of effective instruction to meet their needs is paramount. This capstone explores the promise functional grammar has as a tool to support this instruction, while addressing the following research question: How can functional grammar be incorporated into English language development instruction in the mainstream elementary school classroom in order to meet ELD standards and develop students’ English language proficiency? Within this capstone paper, a literature review outlines what functional grammar is and how it has been shown to benefit ELLs in both their content and language learning. This research inspired the development of a website which provides support for elementary teachers hoping to incorporate functional grammar into their instruction. The website outlines what functional grammar is, how it can benefit ELLs, and provides instructional resources and examples to help teachers integrate functional grammar into their instruction. This work can help support the needs of both students and teachers as they work towards supporting all learners within their classrooms.
Project Type
Website Creation
Keywords
ESL/ ELLs, Teachers/ Teaching
Recommended Citation
Harding, Anna, "Integrating Language and Content Learning for ELLs: The Role of Functional Grammar" (2024). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 1053.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/1053
dc_type
text
dc_publisher
DigitalCommons@Hamline
dc_format
application/pdf
dc_source
School of Education Student Capstone Projects