https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86 en-us 2021-05-22 23:51:15 UTC 2023-04-06 01:38:47 UTC hello@padlet.com brookeoverington https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1550632472 When students are in a culturally responsive learning environment, they are likely to be relaxed and receptive to learning which is needed for comprehensible input. There are four levels of culture educators need to be aware of. They include Surface Culture (music, literature), Folk Culture (cooking, attire, notions of modesty, child raising) and Deep Culture (concept of justice, work incentives, notions of leadership, nature of friendship, facial expressions and much more). it is essential that teachers respect the culture of ELL students including ones we may be unaware of. Educators need to be in an ongoing cycle of cultural competence and cultural proficiency.]]> 2021-05-22 23:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1550632472 brookeoverington https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1550634315 ELLs learning is enhanced by visual aids with interactive features where there is the option of self-pace. The inclusion of audio, images and videos can create engaging tools that help review and build literacy skills. Providing students with a screen recording with narration of material has shown to be beneficial to student comprehension. The incorporation of tablets and computers are ideal tools. Virtual lessons can also supplement in class teaching to all for differentiated instruction.]]> 2021-05-22 23:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1550634315 brookeoverington https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1550635491 It is important that teachers understand their role as a language teacher. it is encouraged that teachers focus on the language specialized in their field. For example: in a secondary school setting, a science teacher should be focusing on science-based language rather than the language in an English course. Having productive language skills such as speaking and writing should be encouraged. Naturally, ELL students strive in verbal or written direction and the focus on oral and written language is not improving. Incorporating cues within instruction on written materials will assist student comprehension. As an educator, allowing an additional three to five seconds after posing a question provided the needed time ELLs need to be able to translate and process their thinking. Providing time will increase student participation. ]]> 2021-05-23 00:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1550635491 brookeoverington https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1550637655 ELLs go through stages of cultural accommodation when joining an unfamiliar environment. The stages are Euphoria (initial period of excitement), Culture Shock (experience anger, frustration, homesick and resentment to new culture, Acceptance (gradually accepting surroundings), and Assimilation/Adaptation (embrace and adapt to new surrounding). Strategies that help ELL students adjust to new surrounding are pronouncing names correctly, offer one-on-one assistance and have student near your desk, assign a peer partner who knows students first language if possible, and post daily visual schedules. Other strategies include having students bring pieces of their culture into the classroom, labeling classroom objects with first language and English language, and using cooperative learning]]> 2021-05-23 00:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1550637655 brookeoverington https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1626388574 With an increase of newcomer ELL students entering our Ontario school system each year, many have experienced an education system that looks drastically different. How as educators can we ensure the environment of our classroom, models respect for the spiritual and cultural values of our ELL students?]]> 2021-06-26 13:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1626388574 brookeoverington https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1626389879 How can I better assess and integrate ELL oral language and content development in a secondary virtual setting?]]> 2021-06-26 13:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1626389879 brookeoverington https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1626398230 What direct strategies can be implemented for an ELL student who is struggling to adapt within a mainstream classroom?]]> 2021-06-26 14:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1626398230 brookeoverington https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1626399449 1) Make it visual. Instructions should be written on the board when possible. Provide a demonstration that the student can follow and improve personal assessment
2) Build in Group Work. Student's need to be engaged to learn. Using small groups allow ELL students to converse in lower-risk settings. This provides ELL students more time to practice
3) Communicate with ELL Teacher. Connect with ELL teacher by providing key terms and concepts that will be explored in the unit, and the ELL teacher will implement it into their classroom conversation.
4) Provide Student Space and Quiet Time. Do not force a student to speak unless they feel comfortable to share
5) Integrate First Language. Have student brainstorm in L1 and then write final product in L2.
6) Pre-Teach. Provide ELL students when possible a copy of materials for upcoming lessons.]]> 2021-06-26 14:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/brookeoverington/ey7ritnr4pwveg86/wish/1626399449