reading and writing in other languages
One thing that puts my students at ease when speaking about the Difficulties of the English language is spending one on one time to encourage them that this to will become stronger for them. I noticed self esteem issues can result id not helped
I am very fortunate that English is also my 2nd language. I find that I teach the class in English but I repeat some of the techniques in Spanish for those who are having a hard time comprehending the English instructions. I know that this is a great advantage for them but I try to help them understand the subject matter in English as well.
Where I teach we have a instituted a English as a second language curriculum. Students are tested on the ability to read, speak and think in English. Identifying these students and their particular needs before entering the core curriculums has been a major plus for faculty and students.
I have a English -2nd language student who approached me at the start of the course and point blank told me she has trouble with English.
The approach that works for me is one-on-one.
This can be difficult at times, but it is working as she is doing quite well.
I wonder if this principle can be applied to all areas in which students face challenges. I wonder how that can be done effectively -- versus going through the motions without really understanding what you are doing and then falling on your face because you have missed key parts of what you need to be doing to be effective.
In culinary school we are already trying to teach students French culinary terms wghich are completeky new to them. Using applications to help them relate to this new words encourages their understanding and usefulness.
I never talk down to them, I try to know a few words in their language(not hard, being from Florida) and when I teach new concepts I have them repeat the words out loud. When they ask for something I have them repeat it until they pronounce it right.
