ELL Learning Session 2 by Emily Bekkerus https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs ISD181 en-us 2021-05-27 14:07:06 UTC 2026-03-17 00:23:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Is ELL a state mandate (I'm thinking in comparison to SPED)? https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569332559 2021-05-28 18:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569332559 Culture https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569334094 Encourage ELLs and their families to share their culture with you and your class. ]]> 2021-05-28 18:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569334094 Build relationships with students...pronounce their name correctly. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569334971 2021-05-28 18:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569334971 Visuals are really important, including physically modeling language. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569336189 2021-05-28 18:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569336189 https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569336715 Making sure to pronounce students' names correctly is huge, as is modelling that for other students.]]> 2021-05-28 18:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569336715 Welcoming Immigrant Students Into the Classroom https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569336880 2021-05-28 18:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569336880 https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/making-your-first-ell-home-visit-guide-classroom-teachers https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569338826 This would be interesting and very helpful for teachers of ELL students!]]> 2021-05-28 18:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569338826 Provide a welcoming and positive environment, perhaps asking them to share what is important to them about their culture. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569338829 2021-05-28 18:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569338829 You are welcome here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=68&v=9wAVhTXf5aQ&feature=emb_logo this looks like a good video to watch https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569340472 2021-05-28 18:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569340472 Have the student share traditions they have. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569340791 2021-05-28 18:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569340791 Make sure the student sees themselves reflected in your classroom https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569341587 Materials and library
Lesson Plans and activities
Classroom visuals

]]> 2021-05-28 18:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569341587 Inclusion https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569342453 Invite students' languages into the classroom.]]> 2021-05-28 18:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569342453 Using the buddy system. Finding a peer who will be a good communicator and welcoming. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569342512 2021-05-28 18:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569342512 Encourage & communicate opportunites for your student to become involved in clubs and activities related to their interests. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569343517 2021-05-28 18:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569343517 https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569345130 Incorporating students cultures in to instructional materials when possible, especially in ELA classes; using stories from a wide variety of viewpoints]]> 2021-05-28 18:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569345130 There are ideas for other students in the classroom - sensitizing to other cultures https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569345508 2021-05-28 18:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569345508 Finding out what skills and talents a student possesses and incorporate that into the classroom instruction could be helpful. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569345636 2021-05-28 18:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569345636 Be vigilant about health issues, dietary concerns, and allergies https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569345682 2021-05-28 18:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569345682 Learn how to pronounce a student's name correctly and help classmates do likewise. Share meanings of their name or a name that is meaningful to them. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569346089 Build relationships!

]]> 2021-05-28 18:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569346089 NameCoach https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569346627 Learn pronunciation of student's names and meaning.]]> 2021-05-28 18:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569346627 Be mindful of maps/globes in your classroom that may be out of date and not include the child's country of origin. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569348897 2021-05-28 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569348897 All of this cannot be ignored in September. Even if teachers hold vastly different political stances or teach in predominantly white schools, they must be even more prepared to engage in conversation around systemic racism and institutional inequality. Quote from:Julian Saavedra, MA lori_larson2 https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569349645 2021-05-28 18:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569349645 Celebrate their talents https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569351573 2021-05-28 18:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569351573 Assign a buddy. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569352121 Seat students near teacher desk.]]> 2021-05-28 18:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569352121 https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569352507 How often does an ELL teacher meet with students at FMS & BHS? Once a week?]]> 2021-05-28 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569352507 Connect with families https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569353906 2021-05-28 18:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569353906 https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569354083 There is a reference in the article to speaking with someone who better knows the student's home culture.  Are you this resource and/or are there other resources for different cultures that we may have students coming from? Not to say you're not an expert in every culture we have students from. :)

]]> 2021-05-28 18:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569354083 Label items around the room in English & the language of your ELL student(s). This provides a language learning opportunity for both the ELL and the English speaking students and creates a common experience for learning new words and pronunications. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569354810 2021-05-28 18:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569354810 https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569354839 Have wall art/decorations that make it clear that all are welcome in our classrooms. Foster a sense of inclusivity in every way we can.]]> 2021-05-28 18:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569354839 If an ELL student is struggling academically... https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569355132 ...how is it determined whether it is a language deficiency or a learning deficiency?]]> 2021-05-28 18:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569355132 How many different languages are spoken by students in our district? https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569355139 2021-05-28 18:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569355139 How it feels to be an ELL https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569359011 2021-05-28 18:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569359011 Assign another student who is patient and perhaps speaks the ELL's 1st language to be a buddy to find out if the ELL is comprehending the instruction. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569359774 2021-05-28 18:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569359774 http://everythingesl-everythingesl.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-culture-shock-affects-ells.html https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569360160 2021-05-28 18:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569360160 Remember that a student may understand what an active learner looks like, BUT nods and smiles do not necessarily mean that the student understands the information. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569365392 2021-05-28 18:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569365392 Lower stress with positive expression and mannerisms. https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569366286 Create name tents for new students.]]> 2021-05-28 18:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emilybekkerus/rcstt3lvreop16hs/wish/1569366286