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I have learned quite a few techniques that will help once I become a teacher.

One tip I plan to use is to get to know the students. I know that is is important to have that bond with each of my students and knowing where they come from and other important information will build a stronger relationship and help the learning process.

Using prior knowledge to bridge some skills is a great way to help ELL students to learn new things and also to improve what they already know.

Another tip I found necessary is to collaborate with my other teachers for help or advise. They might have ideas that i haven't thought of and these ideas might just help me become a better teacher.

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Supporting English Language Learners in the Classroom 

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Supporting English Language Learners in the Classroom 

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This video gives examples of why it is important for teachers to be trained in ELL strategies and gives examples of  some strategies.

Bridging- using prior knowledge

Schema Building- helps to build connections

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This video gives some very useful ways to improve the classroom to better ELL as well as all students.

Redusce teacher talk time

Give students time to process thoughts

Use visuals and manipulative to make learning easier.

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Instructional Strategies for ELL students

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Reading Strategies for Multilingual Learners 

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Reading Strategies for Multilingual Learners 

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This article gives 8 ways to help a teacher make sure their classroom is ready for ELL students.

Have both English and Bilingual books available.

Use conversation to practice using English.

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Reading Worksheets, Spelling, Grammar, Comprehension, Lesson Plans

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In these diverse times, it is very likely that teachers will encounter limited English proficiency (LEP) learners in their classrooms or other learning settings. Students learning English, or English Language Learners (ELL), are no longer a minority segment of the school population. ELLs are among the nation's fastest-growing group of students and are set to become a majority in schools. As of 2006, ELLs represented approximately ten percent of the United States public school population. Kurt Landgraf, president of Education Testing Service (ETS) has predicted that by the year 2025, one in four students will come to school needing to learn English.

There are a number of approaches to teaching ELL and LEP students that schools employ. Whether your school is using the native language approach, the sheltered English approach, English as a second language (ESL), bilingual education, dual language, or immersion, there are a number of things that you can do to engage multilingual or bilingual learners in reading. The authors of Reading Problems: Assessment and Teaching Strategies recommend the following strategies for teaching reading to LEP or ELL students while supporting language acquisition:

1. Use English Books. When ELLs are given an abundance of high-interest English storybooks, their progress in reading and listening comprehension increases at almost twice the usual rate. Choose books that have repetitive, predictable language structures, that invite talk, and that are attractively illustrated. Well-known folk tale and fairy tales with familiar plots are useful. For more advanced ELLs, books focusing on language skills are useful, for e.g., the Many Luscious Lollipops books, which focus on parts of speech.

2. Use Bilingual Books. Develop units for reading and language arts that use literature from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds to reflect the diversity in U.S. society. Increasing the number of books written in two languages allows students to match their native language patterns with corresponding English ones. Students of all backgrounds enjoy reading bilingual books but, of course, they are especially important for the self-esteem of students in the groups they feature. There are a number of helpful Internet sources on the Web to help you track down age-appropriate bilingual books, such as Bilingual Books for Kids, Inc. and Language Lizard.

3. Provide Many Opportunities to Use English. Minority language students must be given many opportunities to move from learning and producing limited word translations and fragmented concepts to using longer sentences and expressing more complex ideas and feelings. Opportunities to use more complex English vary according to the level of students. In kindergarten, a game of "Simon Says," complete with gestures can provide an active response to English. With older students, do lots of fun, bilingual activities. Websites like ESL KidStuff suggest lots of fun activities to help ELLs practice using English.

4. Use Conversation about Books to Foster Natural Language Use. Conversation about personal reactions to stories is excellent for giving meaningful practice in using English. Encourage ELL students by giving them more time to respond to such questions as the following: "What do you think this story will be about?" "What do you think will happen next?" "Why do you think that?" "Tell me more about..." "What do you mean by...?" Students enjoy discussing their favorite characters and the best parts of the story. To aid them, list helpful English words on the board.

5. Use Language-Based Approaches. Whole language methods, which foster a natural use of all language systems (reading, writing and speaking) together, are excellent for developing English. Make reading activities consistent with a whole language approach. Students may, for example, learn to read print in their environment by using TV guides and advertisements as reading material. Role-playing, poetry and drama are excellent for fostering natural language use. Also, authentic children's books are highly preferable to the tightly controlled, artificial language often found in textbooks.

6. Use Cooperative Learning. Small cooperative reading groups allow students to interact with peers during Reader's Workshop. Cooperative learning creates opportunities to use language in meaningful and nonthreatening ways. It draws on primary language skills while developing English language skills, promotes higher-order cognitive skills and linguistic discourse, and fosters peer modeling and peer feedback.

7. Foster Home-School Collaboration. Establishing communication with parents and other family members such as siblings is important. More can be accomplished when the school and home work together. Parents should be contacted frequently to communicate students' successes as well as the problems their children encounter. Remember that parents often have valuable information and insight that can be useful in the teaching process. For example, parents are the key source of information about students' at-home reading activities and progress.

8. Collaboration in the School. Fostering the reading growth of linguistically diverse students requires collaboration among school personnel. Classroom teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists, instructional support staff, and administrators should work together to meet the needs of children. School staff, as well as students, should share their knowledge of other languages and cultures. This sharing is the first step in fostering the understanding that adds richness to reading instruction.

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8 Ways to Foster Reading Growth in Multilingual Learners - Reading Worksheets, Spelling, Grammar, Comprehension, Lesson Plans

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In these diverse times, it is very likely that teachers will encounter limited English proficiency (LEP) learners in their classrooms or other learning settings. Students learning English, or English Language Learners (ELL), are no longer a minority segment of the school population.

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This article discusses what multicultural education is and even includes some pros and cons of multicultural education.

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Research Room - Articles and Essays on Multicultural Education, Diversity, and Social Justice

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10 Tips for Teaching English Language Learners  

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10 Tips for Teaching English Language Learners  

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This site gives 10 ways to make learning English easier for ELL students.

Know your students- learn their background

Be aware of social and
emotional needs

Collaborate- seek support form other educators for help

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Edutopia is a free source of information, inspiration, and practical strategies for learning and teaching in preK-12 education. We are published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization.

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Multicultural and Multilingual Learners Video 

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Multicultural and Multilingual Learners Video 

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This video gives great advice for teachers who are working in a Multicultural and Multilingual classroom. One idea that I got from the video is that, everyone needs to feel welcome in order for them to learn. Tips like learning how to pronounce their names correctly really will help.

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What to do first: Creating a welcoming ELL classroom environment

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Learn about these important first steps that will help ELLs feel welcome and get them on the path to academic success.