Understanding the Unique Instructional Needs of Emergent Bilinguals

Emergent Bilinguals are one of the fastest-growing sub-groups among the school-aged population in the United States. The Emergent Bilingual population is diverse due to differences in students’ exposure to English and individual knowledge of their first language. These differences, along with other social and environmental factors, influence each child’s experience in learning to read and speak English.

Based on an extensive review of research about the unique instructional needs of Emergent Bilingual students, this Education Insight presents six evidence-based, instructional strategies that can be effective in helping them develop their reading and comprehension skills. Educators must have a clear understanding of their students’ backgrounds and must focus on providing personalized reading instruction, with varying levels of support. Download and start reading today.

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