THE PRACTICE: Small Group Instruction and Academically-Related Discourse Instruction is organized around low-pressure, student-controlled learning groups that can assist in the development of academic language.
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Resources related to this practice:

• Typical CFL Classroom
  http://www.temple.edu/LSS/cfl_clas.htm

  A Community for Learning classroom is described in this information provided by LSS, The Laboratory for Student Success of The Mid-Atlantic Regional Educational Laboratory at Temple University Center for Research in Human Development and Education. Regular classroom teachers, special education teachers, aides, and volunteers work together to help children with their learning. See the resource for details of one hour in a Community for Learning Day.

• Enhancing Student Thinking through Collaborative Learning
  http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-2/learning.htm

  This digest discusses the goals that group learning must fulfill and the different phases of small group discussions that include teacher and students' responsibilities.

• Integrating Language and Culture in a Middle School American History Class
  http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/ncrcdsll/epr8.htm

  This research details information on linguistically and culturally diverse students in the United States and their learning of American History. It emphasizes the need to offer students coursework as they are learning English. Ideas for teaching ELLs American History are included.

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