Virginia P Collier
Biographic Data
| ID | 5806985 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Virginia P Collier |
| GIVEN NAMES | Virginia P |
| FAMILY NAME | Collier |
| SIGNATURE | COLLIER V P |
| AFFILIATIONS | George Mason University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 82 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1985 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Validating the Power of Bilingual Schooling
This chapter summarizes the findings of 32 years of research from all of our longitudinal studies to date, conducted in 36 school districts in 16 U.S. states, more than 7.5 million student records analyzed, following English learners (of all language backgrounds) as far as Grades K–12. These studies are very generalizable to all regions and contexts of the United States and have been replicated in other countries, answering questions regarding pr…
Urban CEO Superintendents’ Alternative Strategies in Reducing School Dropouts
The focus is on strategies used by 10 urban districts to reduce school dropouts. Thirty-eight strategies for dropout prevention were identified. Although the majority identified dropout prevention strategies, only two districts referred to “recovery programs.” If district spokespersons mentioned their CEOs using a systems approach in reducing dropouts, the program plans were more specific and recovery programs more active. A surprise was the sile…
A Synthesis of Studies Examining Long-Term Language Minority Student Data on Academic Achievement
This article provides a research synthesis of studies that have examined language-minority students' academic achievement over a period of four or more years, for a comparison with the longitudinal findings on student academic achievement reported in the Ramrez study. One program variable is the focus of this synthesis -- the use of a minority language for instructional purposes. Some of the limitations to long-term research are discussed, follow…
How Long? A Synthesis of Research on Academic Achievement in a Second Language
To expand the current theoretical base in second language acquisition, this article proposes nine generalizations on optimal age, L1 cognitive development, and L2 academic achievement. These generalizations summarize the author's and others' research on second language acquisition for schooling purposes. In this synthesis, relationships among the following variables are considered: first language acquisition, second language acquisition, student …
Age and Rate of Acquisition of Second Language for Academic Purposes
The study reported in this article analyzed the length of time required for 1,548 advantaged limited English proficient (LEP) students to become proficient in English for academic purposes while receiving instruction in English in all subject areas. Variables included were age on arrival, English proficiency level upon arrival, basic literacy and math skills in the native language upon arrival, and number of years of schooling in English. Second …
Bilingual and ESL classrooms
Age and Rate of Acquisition of Second Language for Academic Purposes
The study reported in this article analyzed the length of time required for 1,548 advantaged limited English proficient (LEP) students to become proficient in English for academic purposes while receiving instruction in English in all subject areas. Variables included were age on arrival, English proficiency level upon arrival, basic literacy and math skills in the native language upon arrival, and number of years of schooling in English. Second …
A Synthesis of Studies Examining Long-Term Language Minority Student Data on Academic Achievement
This article provides a research synthesis of studies that have examined language-minority students' academic achievement over a period of four or more years, for a comparison with the longitudinal findings on student academic achievement reported in the Ramrez study. One program variable is the focus of this synthesis -- the use of a minority language for instructional purposes. Some of the limitations to long-term research are discussed, follow…
How Long? A Synthesis of Research on Academic Achievement in a Second Language
To expand the current theoretical base in second language acquisition, this article proposes nine generalizations on optimal age, L1 cognitive development, and L2 academic achievement. These generalizations summarize the author's and others' research on second language acquisition for schooling purposes. In this synthesis, relationships among the following variables are considered: first language acquisition, second language acquisition, student …
Urban CEO Superintendents’ Alternative Strategies in Reducing School Dropouts
The focus is on strategies used by 10 urban districts to reduce school dropouts. Thirty-eight strategies for dropout prevention were identified. Although the majority identified dropout prevention strategies, only two districts referred to “recovery programs.” If district spokespersons mentioned their CEOs using a systems approach in reducing dropouts, the program plans were more specific and recovery programs more active. A surprise was the sile…
Bilingual and ESL classrooms
Age and Rate of Acquisition of Second Language for Academic Purposes
The study reported in this article analyzed the length of time required for 1,548 advantaged limited English proficient (LEP) students to become proficient in English for academic purposes while receiving instruction in English in all subject areas. Variables included were age on arrival, English proficiency level upon arrival, basic literacy and math skills in the native language upon arrival, and number of years of schooling in English. Second …
How Long? A Synthesis of Research on Academic Achievement in a Second Language
To expand the current theoretical base in second language acquisition, this article proposes nine generalizations on optimal age, L1 cognitive development, and L2 academic achievement. These generalizations summarize the author's and others' research on second language acquisition for schooling purposes. In this synthesis, relationships among the following variables are considered: first language acquisition, second language acquisition, student …
A Synthesis of Studies Examining Long-Term Language Minority Student Data on Academic Achievement
This article provides a research synthesis of studies that have examined language-minority students' academic achievement over a period of four or more years, for a comparison with the longitudinal findings on student academic achievement reported in the Ramrez study. One program variable is the focus of this synthesis -- the use of a minority language for instructional purposes. Some of the limitations to long-term research are discussed, follow…
Urban CEO Superintendents’ Alternative Strategies in Reducing School Dropouts
The focus is on strategies used by 10 urban districts to reduce school dropouts. Thirty-eight strategies for dropout prevention were identified. Although the majority identified dropout prevention strategies, only two districts referred to “recovery programs.” If district spokespersons mentioned their CEOs using a systems approach in reducing dropouts, the program plans were more specific and recovery programs more active. A surprise was the sile…
Validating the Power of Bilingual Schooling
This chapter summarizes the findings of 32 years of research from all of our longitudinal studies to date, conducted in 36 school districts in 16 U.S. states, more than 7.5 million student records analyzed, following English learners (of all language backgrounds) as far as Grades K–12. These studies are very generalizable to all regions and contexts of the United States and have been replicated in other countries, answering questions regarding pr…
Multilingual Education and Policy (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (3 works) · Linguistics (3 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · Academic achievement (2 works) · Bilingual education (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · School Choice and Performance (2 works) · Second Language Learning and Teaching (2 works)