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Language acquisition theories that were explored previously and used frequently in ELL classrooms

The blank slate theory: the theory or idea that every one starts with a blank slate or the tabula rasa that at birth everyone is born with a "blank slate" and build their language skills from experiences.

The silent period: the idea that students who are ELL learners will be silent for a period of time when first learning a new language.

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the accommodations that support English language learners are extra time

visuals

frequent breaks

native language clarification

these accommodations are not always used but will be used when a student needs them. If a student needs them there will be accommodations listed in the students profile letting the testing administrator know what they need.

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professional development should be related to your field and meaningful.

as an educator some ideas for proffesional growth can be:

Taking a course related to your field

a seminar

webinar

professional development at your school

reading books related to your field and beyond

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reflection practioner: How can I be one?

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reflection practioner: How can I be one?

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When being a reflective practioner, remember to try these things:

pause

think

celebrate

adjust

when you do this combination of ideas, it allows for a time of reflection, to think about what went well and what could be adjustment, then it is time to make any adjustments and celebrate those victories.

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check out this link for tips on how to have a culturally responsive classroom and teaching philosophy

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Colourful Pastel Creating inclusive environments infographic

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here are some fun sites that can be helpful when planning lessons

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when planning a reading or phonics lesson this website can be a fun and interactive suppplment

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Lexia is also a great program to supplement reading instruction

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Lexia Core5 Reading - Login and Student Program

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Lexia Core5® Reading® is a research-proven, blended learning program that accelerates the development of fundamental literacy skills for students of all abilities in grades pre-K-5. Following a rigorous scope and sequence, Core5 provides explicit, systematic instruction through personalized, adaptive learning paths in six areas of reading.

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acheieve 3000 is similar to lexia, students can recieve reading instruction to help build reading skills.

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how language theory can help shape your teaching philosophy

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how language theory can help shape your teaching philosophy

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Knowing why English language learners are the way that they are can help teachers understand their students better. for example knowing that a student who is learning english for the first time might be silent for a short time period because they have anxiety, or are afraid of being wrong when they speak, will help educators to understand that it is not a negative behavior but something they are working through as a learner. When thinking about how we can form our philosophy to include this, we can include having some understanding and patience while students explore their new language.