Capstone Project Title
World History Instruction For English Language Learners: A Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach
Term
Fall 2017
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAESL
Facilitator(s)
Laura Halldin
Content Expert
Betsy Lien
Abstract
The research question addressed in this project was how can text analysis using a Systemic Functional Linguistic framework inform curriculum design in sheltered EL world history classes? Research in the theory and applications of systemic functional linguistics in education was described; emphasizing connections to instruction for secondary English language learners. The project was completed in parts: text analysis of theme progressions in history text, development of curriculum, and a pre-planning checklist for future unit development. This project documents one teacher’s creation of an integrated unit of world history content with language development lessons through a systemic functional linguistics approach. A text analysis of theme progressions was conducted on the lesson text prior to the unit creation. It culminated in the creation of a pre-planning checklist to guide teachers in integrating lesson components to support language development in the context of history content.
Project Type
Curriculum
Keywords
Curriculum, ESL/ ELLs, Literacy
Recommended Citation
Engelun, Mary, "World History Instruction For English Language Learners: A Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach" (2017). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 68.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/68
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text
dc_publisher
DigitalCommons@Hamline
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application/pdf
dc_source
School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations