How Building Relationships Affect Academic Success by Janelle Johnson https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj WE ARE IN This Together! en-us 2017-10-05 03:29:58 UTC 2017-10-19 14:27:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Newcomers janelle_johnson https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198501804 When beginner ELLs ( English Language Learners) relocate to a new school in the United States, they are expected to adjust to the new environment immediately. They are expected to pick up from wherever the class has left off and are forced to only use English as a form of communication. ]]> 2017-10-19 01:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198501804 Motivators janelle_johnson https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504160 ESL ( English Second Language) teachers should never want their  ELLs or any of their new students to feel that they cannot be themselves around their peers and that they have to assimilate to their peers’ learning styles.  ESL teachers can inform all their  students, including their ELLs, that  they are here to be their motivators/supporters, and that they only want what is best for them. ]]> 2017-10-19 01:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504160 Smooth Transition janelle_johnson https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504427 1). New ELLs are allowed to first get the feel of the classroom. 
2) Newcomers are placed into groups that are mixed with advanced ELLs and native English speaking students. 
3.)In these groups, students are allowed to share their ideas and assist one another. 
4.) The heterogeneous groups give ELLs the opportunity to acquire both academic and social skills.]]> 2017-10-19 01:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504427 Individuality janelle_johnson https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504636 Once ELLs are adjusted to the daily routines, their academic abilities progress and their confidence level improve. Also, there will be an increase in their contributions to the class as a whole (i.e. group discussions, partner works) as well.]]> 2017-10-19 01:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504636 Classroom Setting janelle_johnson https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504904 It is important that classrooms are no judgement zones. Every student is welcome to share his or her ideas with the class and to learn at his or her own pace. The 'purpose is to ensure that all students understand that they are all a team and that it is important that they all help one another in their educational journeys.]]> 2017-10-19 01:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504904 Exit Ticket janelle_johnson https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504933 1.) Explain one example how teachers can ensure that their newcomers transition smoothly in their new school environment? ]]> 2017-10-19 01:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198504933 Ofelia Cubas https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198520026 Reply to Janelle Padlet
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One example how teachers can ensure that their newcomers transitions smoothly in their new school environment is by making the students feel welcome by providing a classroom that is safe and secure. I like the idea of assigning a student buddy for the new comer at least for the first or two weeks until they can adapt to the school environment and daily routines. Once they get used to it, they will be able to successfully learn and be better achievers. New comers usually feel intimidated by their new surrounding as some of them come from smaller schools in their native countries. ]]> 2017-10-19 03:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198520026 Linda Sanchez's reply lmcsanchez08 https://padlet.com/janelle_johnson/jnj/wish/198685025 Exit ticket:

One example of how to transition newcomers smoothly in their new environment is assigning them a mentor student. Having a buddy will break the ice and let them feel welcomed on their level. It’s not like a teacher who’s like an authoritative figure. A new comer can partner up with an advanced ESL student to help transition throughout the day. He/she can go with them throughout their schedule and show them the ropes around the school. 

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