Current Research

Dr. Ernst-Slavit's research is theoretically driven and involves the application of detailed and systematic methods derived from sociolinguistic and ethnographic perspectives. Her work can be organized around three main areas of specialization:

• Research on Academic Language in K-12 Classrooms
• Teacher Preparation for Multilingual/Multicultural Settings
• Research and Practice for English Language Learners

 

Examples of her work can be found in the following journals:

Anthropology & Education Quarterly	Journal of Classroom Interaction
Linguistics and Education	Theory Into Practice
TESOL Quarterly	Curriculum in Context
TESOL Journal	The Reading Teacher
The Bilingual Research Journal	Journal of Research in Childhood Ed.
Qualitative Studies in Education	Teacher Education Quarterly
Hispania	Foreign Language Annals
Multicultural Education	Reading Online
Principal	Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy

Selected Grants

Ernst-Slavit, G. (2002-07) Teams in ESL for Achievement in Member Schools (TEAMS). OELA, U.S. Department of Education. $1,351,150.

Ernst-Slavit, G. (2000-03) Bilingual/ESL Support Training (BEST). OBEMLA, U.S. Department of Education. $673,890.

Ernst-Slavit, G. (1999-04) Bilingual/ESL Teacher Advancement Program (BETAP). OBEMLA, U.S. Department of Education. $1,116,041.