Research

Projects

Researchers of the Language for Learning Institute conduct the following projects. They are described in further detail in the Projects section of our website.

Intervention Research

• Center for Research and Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners: This project addresses the critical need to provide effective instruction for English language learners in content area classes in seventh grade.

Translational Research

• Academic Vocabulary for Fifth- to Seventh-Grade English Language Learners in Texas: This project identified academic vocabulary for fifth- to seventh-grade English language learners in Texas in English language arts and mathematics and promoted academic vocabulary instruction through the dissemination of a resource for Texas teachers.
• Texas Institute for the Acquisition of Language for Learning: This project assists secondary schools with their programs of instruction for English language learners and provides various professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.

Selected Publications

Reference list entries for all MCPER publications, and links to download most publications, can be found in the Library.

Francis, D. J., & Vaughn, S. (2009). Effective practices for English language learners in the middle grades: Introduction to the special issue. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2(4), 289–296.

Vaughn, S., Martinez, L. R., Linan-Thompson, S., Reutebuch, C. K., Carlson, C. D., & Francis, D. J. (2009). Enhancing social studies vocabulary and comprehension for seventh-grade English language learners: Findings from two experimental studies. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2(4), 297–324.