English Language Learners (ELL) | Origin: ED202
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Teaching English Language Learners --> English Language Learners (ELL)
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It is equally important that ELL students are accommodated with a scaffolded instruction of learning and procesing the english language.
It is much harder for ELL students to learn content when they do not have the English skills necessary. Plan to take time teaching necessary background language necessary
Learn to adapt our classes for all levels
It is important for teachers to realize ELL students obstacles.
ELL learners are a significant part of our student body, It is important for us to respect the cultural differences and to make sure that the students grasp what is being taught. At the same time anyone who comes here from a foreign country must also take it upon themselves to learn the language. It does not do anyone favors to avoid addressing a language barrier.
I studied in Europe, and a lot of classes were held in a dictation style, it was upon me to learn to read and write and keep up with the class. if I fell behind I had to look for tutors to help me understand the academic language.
ELL have difficulty beomcing proficient in the language, it's not an overnight process.
It may take years for English Language Learners to master the English language.
The question becomes is this considered a disability? Are we saying one size fits all. I"m asking because I have taught strong ESL learners and some not so strong as our English speaking students. Do we progress students who can't meet the English proficiency requirements for their profession?
I learned that ESL learners have special considerations due to their lack of English proficiency. The question becomes if the pre-requisite of a program required English proficiency (nursing programs) mandated by the state, why does English speaking learners with communication deficits with the standard English given the same considerations. I'm thinking first generation students, those who speak with a southern drawl and who may use difference phrases and terms.
The ESL learner may be deficit in English, medical terminology and nuances of their profession which makes it hard to acquire the knowledge in a timely fashion. How do we manage this contradiction?
My ESL class has only native Spanish speakers. I'm open to input regarding a bilingual approach, compared to an English immersion approach.
Working with ELL students can be difficult at times but very rewarding for those who take the time to teach them. Having different cultures and backgrounds can be challenging but it will make you a better instructor in the end.
Teachers need to realize that reaching ELL students can take time.
It is important to recognize and work with in their culture.
It is important to understand the culture and bacground of your students. It will take some time for the ELL student to be able to fully communicate in English.
iT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT ELL BACKGROUNDS ALL DIFFER IN CULTURE AND VOCABULARY INTERPRETATION.
WE MUST PRACTICE PATIENCE AND REMEMBER THAT CHANGE AND ACCEPTANCE TAKES TIME.
ELL come from different cultural backgrounds. It does make it difficult for a student to try to assimilate into an English speaking society. There are many factors that affect the student. It does take years for an ELL to fully understand how to communicate effectively in an English speaking society. It's not an easy task to accomplish.
We need to remember that ELLs are students from diverse cultural backgrounds that have varying academic, language, and social-emotional needs. As most ELL students are learning English, most of them have developed basic communication skills in English. However, they still struggle with academic language and tougher academic subjects.
ELL students need time and respect for the challenge of learning a whole new language. Students must develop a new vocabulary which takes time. Alway respect cultural differences.
