What effective strategies and resources can educators use to promote an inclusive and supportive classroom environment for English Language Learners? by Saraniya Siva https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1: Activity 1.8 - Resource Share en-us 2020-10-20 18:24:27 UTC 2026-01-13 11:36:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment saraniya22161 https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846227802 - Invite their culture into the classroom
- Label classroom objects in both languages
- Use materials related to your ELLs' cultures
- Involve ELLs in cooperative learning
- Offer one-on-one assistance when possible]]> 2020-10-20 18:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846227802 Providing Corrective Feedback that Build Confidence saraniya22161 https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846281753 - Teach and practice how a vocabulary word is used in different situations.
- Provide word banks for a response frame.
- Ask students to explain their choices.
- Provide corrective feedback to all students.
- Model a growth mindset
- Create regular opportunities for students to improve their responses.]]> 2020-10-20 18:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846281753 English Language Learning Tools saraniya22161 https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846324477 1) FluentU
2) Google Translate
3) Duolingo
4) Speak English!
5) English Podcast
6) Fun English
7) Words with Friends]]> 2020-10-20 19:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846324477 Parents and family engagement inside the classroom saraniya22161 https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846364559 - Aim for authenticity
- Make it reciprocal 
- Use a culturally responsive approach
- Keep it simple
- Increase capacity]]> 2020-10-20 19:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846364559 Promote and Celebrate Classroom Diversity saraniya22161 https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846498680 - Classroom libraries should reflect on students' cultural backgrounds and languages
- Allow students to review classroom materials in their first language
- Play music from other cultures
- Celebrate global holidays
- Decorate classroom with diversity in mind
- Ask children to talk with their families about sayings or traditions
- Invite guest speakers into the classroom
- Accept linguistic/cultural hybridity]]> 2020-10-20 19:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846498680 Working with Community Organizations saraniya22161 https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846553706 1) Bridging the Gap
- Interpreters
- Cultural Liaisons
- Experts on historical and political background

2) Services and Support
  • After-school tutoring
  • Student internships
  • Medical services
  • Social services
  • Clothing/food drives
  • ESL classes for adults
  • Continuing education programs
  • Immigration information
  • Citizenship classes
]]> 2020-10-20 20:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846553706 Provide opportunities for Social Interaction saraniya22161 https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846567633
  • Use adequate wait time to help ELL students to formulate a response in a large group context.
  • Use a think, pair, share strategy.
  • Provide time for reading buddies.
  • Use learning centers for literacy, math, science, or social studies investigations.
  • Use cooperative learning projects. 
    • ]]>     2020-10-20 20:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846567633     Establishing Inclusivity for ELL students saraniya22161 https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846608030 - Integrate culture into lesson plans
    - Celebrate culture in the classroom
    - Advocate for a diversity and equality in school displays and classroom bulletin boards
    - Allow students to speak in their first language]]>     2020-10-20 20:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/saraniya22161/7eo0z4g45u5v3juk/wish/846608030