Understanding the World of an English Language Learner
Often times, we don't understand what our students feel like. It is true that all of us went to school at one point in time, but not all of us speak a second language. Watch the following video to gain perspective of what it is like to be a new English language learner to sit in a classroom where English is spoken, and to take a standardized test in English. http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/immersion
As teachers, the most important thing is to make a connection to our students and to make them feel like a valuable part of our classroom. When students feel that we care, more often they are willing to participate and go the extra mile to engage in the learning experience. The following video presented by the National Education Association shows some of the facts about English Language Learners in our public schools today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HU80AxmP-U
The following PREZI explains the levels of English Language Learners you will encounter in your classrooms . http://prezi.com/dob28_6axvtv/english-language-language-learners/
The next PREZI explains key vocabulary relating to the levels and stages of proficiency English Language Learners will experience: http://prezi.com/avbuejzscw00/english-language-learner-vocabulary/
As teachers, the most important thing is to make a connection to our students and to make them feel like a valuable part of our classroom. When students feel that we care, more often they are willing to participate and go the extra mile to engage in the learning experience. The following video presented by the National Education Association shows some of the facts about English Language Learners in our public schools today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HU80AxmP-U
The following PREZI explains the levels of English Language Learners you will encounter in your classrooms . http://prezi.com/dob28_6axvtv/english-language-language-learners/
The next PREZI explains key vocabulary relating to the levels and stages of proficiency English Language Learners will experience: http://prezi.com/avbuejzscw00/english-language-learner-vocabulary/