https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7 What is an ESL program? en-us 2020-06-24 22:47:39 UTC 2020-06-25 03:03:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f392.png ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639342634 ESL stands for English as a Second Language. The purpose of the program is solely for helping students develop competence in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in the English language. The student's native language has little to no influence in this program.]]> 2020-06-24 23:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639342634 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639345230 An ESL program has six formats of implementation. All but one of these formats focus on developing English grammar, vocabulary, reading, speaking, and writing.]]> 2020-06-24 23:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639345230 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639360588 This format is mainly offered at elementary education level. In the Pull-Out Model, students are integrated in the Gen-Ed classroom, but are pulled out for specific amounts of time. When they are pulled out, students receive instruction using ESL methods. ]]> 2020-06-24 23:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639360588 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639362917 This format is mainly offered at the middle school levels of education. Instead of pulling students out of a classroom, students have a class period in their schedules for instruction and course credit. For this method, students are grouped based on their English proficiency level.]]> 2020-06-24 23:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639362917 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639366091 The Resource Center format can be compared to the Pull-Out Model. In essence, students are pulled from various classrooms and/or schools and placed in a central location. There, teachers and students focus on ESL instruction. ]]> 2020-06-24 23:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639366091 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639369768 The amount of time students are pulled depends on the student's skill level in English. From personal experience, in my early childhood education, I was bussed to an ESL Resource center and then pulled out daily in elementary school until I phased out of the program. It all depends on the skill level and progress of each student.]]> 2020-06-25 00:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639369768 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639371832 Any teacher who is certified as a teacher can test for ESL certification. Once certified as an ESL teacher, an ESL teacher does not have to be fluent in the students' native language. The reason for that allowance is that the ESL program will not focus on students' native languages; only English.]]> 2020-06-25 00:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639371832 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639378781 Another non-linguistic strategy is a word booklet. Below is a booklet a student can use to practice common words anywhere they can. It could also serve as a take-home booklet and help get parents involved. It is interactive and moves away from sole memorization of words.]]> 2020-06-25 00:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639378781 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639378928 Cooperative Learning Projects are projects where ESL students can work in groups and learn from each other. In these small groups, ESL students can guide one another in learning as well as building social and communication skills within the comfort of like leveled students.]]> 2020-06-25 00:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639378928 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639379020 A commonly used strategy is to give ample opportunities for visualization. This means that students are given the opportunity to observe images representing vocabulary, phrases, etc.]]> 2020-06-25 00:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639379020 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639380976 A self-contained classroom is when one teacher teaches all core academic subjects. The student stays in one classroom for the duration of the school year. In an ESL self-contained classroom there can be various levels of ELL grouped together.]]> 2020-06-25 00:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639380976 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639381323 In contrast, ESL Team Teaching is where there are two teachers teach in one classroom. Each teacher will specialize in specific subjects. In this model, only one teacher has to be ESL certified. This model is mostly practiced in the upper levels of elementary education.]]> 2020-06-25 00:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639381323 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639381532 This model does not focus on teaching English language skills like grammar, vocabulary, reading, speaking, and writing. Instead this model focuses on teaching core academics solely in English. It is self-contained and students learn English as they go. The goal is for the student to be able to immerse or phase into an English Gen-Ed classroom within 2-3 years. ]]> 2020-06-25 00:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639381532 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639458761 Here is a word wall with images to help with sounding out common word endings.]]> 2020-06-25 02:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639458761 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639471653 Another great strategy is to incorporate technology into the daily learning of ESL students. Using apps like Charades Kids! and Lingo Kids are great for practicing English. ]]> 2020-06-25 02:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639471653 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639473788 Cultivating meaningful relationships with parents opens opportunities for parents to become involved. Oftentimes, some parents are too afraid to engage with teachers because they don't feel empowered to speak up. Sometimes, it's the language barrier, other times it's fear of judgement. By establishing safe, welcoming and accepting environments, parents can overcome their fears and invest further into their child/children's education, and further support for their kids' teachers.]]> 2020-06-25 02:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639473788 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639474096 Parents appreciate the dedication a teacher shows to their kids. To know that teachers care for them as much as teachers care for the students, parents can then enlist to volunteer, regardless of language barrier. Make ample translators available when parents volunteer to help.]]> 2020-06-25 02:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639474096 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639474870 Another part of establishing a welcoming environment is to dive into the native culture of students and their parents. Tactfully ask engaging questions in order to gain understanding of their background. This helps students and parents feel valued and teachers can develop scaffolding opportunities.]]> 2020-06-25 02:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639474870 ovicente0 https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639475099 Often times parents of ELL students are not aware of the school's events or important alerts. By translating documents, you have a better chance of involving parents into school activities and allow them to ask questions.]]> 2020-06-25 02:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ovicente0/urznvog7ot0yb1m7/wish/639475099