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In Second Language Acquisition, the course begins with the introduction of the term English language learner (ELL). According to the text used in my SLA 4303 course, an English language learner can be defined as a non-native English speaker who is going through the process of attaining proficiency in English (Wright, 2010, 1). The second language acquisition course uses research to support teaching practices used today. By identifying learners who are ELLs, educators can work to help reach every one of their students and guide them through learning to become proficient in a second language while also learning academic content along the way. Research has proven to impact teaching practices used today through the advances and amendments that have been made to educational practices and programs in schools. A variety of programs and approaches have been created to help reach the needs of varying learners. According to research in Second Language Acquisition, there is a provided domi...