Multilingual learner
A newer, asset-based term for English learners.
- Also called
- ML
- Used in
- United States
- Topic
- Teaching and learning
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Related terms
- English learner (EL) United States
- The federal term for a student whose English proficiency is not yet sufficient to access instruction fully; also called ELL or multilingual learner.
More terms: Teaching and learning
Mixed-age class · Modelling · MTSS · Pacing guide · Personalised learning · Phoneme
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