https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw When teachers explore student identity in the spirit of discovery and out of authentic caring for each student as a whole person, meaningful relationships develop. en-us 2017-01-28 12:57:09 UTC 2025-11-05 10:36:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png juliarsnider https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150034212 What an educator should know about this issue before working with ELLs

Although it's important to get to know all students in the classroom, it may be ever more important as their identity may be tied to their first language.

ELL students may feel like their identity is getting lost while they learn to speak English.

Cultural differences between the prevalent culture and an ELL student's culture may mean the teacher needs to work at understanding the context in which the student is working within.

Learning about an ELL student's interests, beliefs, and aspiration (and the list continues) personalizes his/her learning which can lead to greater engagement.

]]> 2017-01-28 13:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150034212 juliarsnider https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150034236 Any relevant underlying theories

Student engagement increases when educators recognize that teaching does not fall into a transmission model of education but is based on a discourse between teacher and student. 
When students feel listened to and valued, they are far more likely to engage in the classroom, thus leading to great student achievement. 

Teaching is based in relationships that are created and maintained between students and between student and teacher. When "teachers know each of their student’s strengths, needs and interests. This enables them to help make relevant and authentic student connections to learning."]]> 2017-01-28 13:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150034236 juliarsnider https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150034258 Practical strategies that will benefit ELLs

"Inspired teaching" refers to a type of teaching that includes classroom experiences and activities that motivate students to want to be life-long learners.
This inspired teaching would be in tune to the needs of students, as they arise (ie noticing when a student is uncomfortable sharing and finding ways to help them find their voice).

Maintaining a connection with each student throughout the school year, not just making an effort at the beginning and hoping that it'll maintain itself without creating opportunities for connections.

Getting to know the family dynamics with ELL students can help to create and maintain their close relationship.

Findings ways to ensure everyone feels comfortable to contribute and make their voice heard, particularly so for ELL students.

]]> 2017-01-28 13:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150034258 https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150071606 Any questions you are left with after reading
- How can a teacher maintain these relationships? 
- Where do teachers find motivation to keep them up? 
- What things can teachers try when a student is resistant to building a solid foundational relationship? 
- What can a school's leadership team do to help teachers create these connections?

]]> 2017-01-29 07:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150071606 juliarsnider https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150072564 Questions educators could ask themselves to ensure they are addressing the area
- Do I feel like I know what's going on in the lives of each student outside of the school day? 
- Do I have a sense of their hobbies? 
- Have a made a personal connection with him/her recently? 
- Have I heard him/her share something noteworthy recently? 
- Have I noticed them not engaged with classwork? 
- Do I notice this student is 'off'? 
- Have I considered by students' interest when planning units? ]]> 2017-01-29 07:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/juliarsnider/is4qf4k8hczw/wish/150072564