Unit #3 - Tips for Teaching English Language Learners (ELL) by Ashleigh https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6 Made with panache en-us 2016-08-12 05:04:35 UTC 2025-12-23 16:07:40 UTC hello@padlet.com #7 - Create a Supportive Environment ashleighdanielsen https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118085409 - Fostering positivity is key to building confidence in ELL students, furthermore this encourages participation and a sense of belonging in the classroom 
- Give ELL students positive feedback
- Iintroduce them to students who share common interests 
- Foster a supportive climate that is accepting to newcomers with diverse backgrounds]]> 2016-08-12 05:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118085409 #6 - Use Dual-Language Strategies ashleighdanielsen https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118085705 - Develop activities and assignments that take advantage of a students first language
- Plan and provide instruction that builds on a child's past experience which provides context for new topics

]]> 2016-08-12 05:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118085705 #5 - Check for Understanding ashleighdanielsen https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118085900 - Do regular checks for understanding, this can take forms other than verbal feedback, such as physical cues (e.g., thumbs up or down)
- Ask for authentic feedback instead of simply asking if anyone has a question]]> 2016-08-12 05:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118085900 #4 - Watch Rate of Speech and Question Periods ashleighdanielsen https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118086050 - Pause time provides ELL students with the time to process and formulate responses
- Remember to also slow down rate of speech]]> 2016-08-12 05:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118086050 #3 - Be Resource Rich ashleighdanielsen https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118086376 - Don't just rely on textbooks and lectures in lessons; use visual cues, photographs, printed materials, physical objects, and multimodal resources to promote better understanding]]> 2016-08-12 05:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118086376 #2 - Know the Language of Your Content ashleighdanielsen https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118086540 - The english language has many polysemous words; review the vocabulary in your content and check with your students for understanding]]> 2016-08-12 05:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118086540 #1 - Know Your Students ashleighdanielsen https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118086694 - Background, family dynamics, and educational experience
- English language proficiency in social and academic contexts]]> 2016-08-12 05:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleighdanielsen/laf5d2qj5eh6/wish/118086694