https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy 1.8 Teaching English Language Learners en-us 2019-10-15 16:44:10 UTC 2019-10-15 20:52:06 UTC hello@padlet.com giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398040489 In order to discover a students learning strengths, it is much more than a student's reading level or language level , but about prior academic experiences (or lack thereof), cultural and religious traditions, hobbies, personality, family circumstances, and background about the student's home community or native country that can inform their instructional decisions and strengths/weaknesses in the classroom.]]> 2019-10-15 17:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398040489 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398044352 ELLs are learning a new language while simultaneously, learning new curriculum. It can be very overwhelming.]]> 2019-10-15 17:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398044352 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398044811 Opportunities need to be also given to students to practice their oral and written skills to assist with development of language skills.]]> 2019-10-15 17:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398044811 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398045082 Teachers needs to be aware of what they are saying to their students and how they are saying it, as it needs to be communicated in a way where the ELL will understand.]]> 2019-10-15 17:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398045082 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398154868 An ELL student's fluency on the language is every changing, as is their strengths and needs. ELL students need constant assessment strategies embedded in their learning to assess this.]]> 2019-10-15 20:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398154868 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398159314 Advocacy in the classroom using culturally relevant materials increases students engagement and academic achievement.]]> 2019-10-15 20:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398159314 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398160421 Giving students multiple opportunities to demonstrate their learning using multiple modes of assessment (oral, writing, reading, etc)]]> 2019-10-15 20:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398160421 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398160780 Receive input from students frequently about what makes them more interested to learn (group work, individual work, reading, copying notes, hands-on instruction, use of tablets).]]> 2019-10-15 20:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398160780 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398161801 Creating an equitable, supportive, positive classroom environment that makes students excited to learn. For example, using visual/word walls, giving students time to think before sharing), etc.

]]> 2019-10-15 20:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398161801 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398162263 Be specific in your praise. Write it down in their written assessments and tell them in the moment when they are saying it in a group setting.]]> 2019-10-15 20:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398162263 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398162802 Use conferences to your advantage - take the opportunity to chat with your students one-on-one and go over their assessments as well as how they felt about it. Discuss what you think they did very well and what areas they can improve.]]> 2019-10-15 20:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398162802 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398163298 Work on encouraging ELLs to integrate into the greater school community. Make sure the English learners have a chance to share their talents and knowledge as well.]]> 2019-10-15 20:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398163298 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398164152 Use portfolios as a well to give students something physical that they can bring on to their next steps: something that they can look over and will remind them about their strengths and their areas of need so that they can reference it later.]]> 2019-10-15 20:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398164152 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398165205 ELL voices in the classroom 
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/ELL_Voices09.pdf


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https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/empathy/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-your-english-language-learners]]> 2019-10-15 20:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398167787 giulia_cavaleri https://padlet.com/giulia_cavaleri/qddex94080cy/wish/398167967 Supporting English Language Learners: A practical guide
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/manyroots/ell_lps.pdf


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