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English-language learner (often abbreviated as ELL) is a term used in some English-speaking countries such as the United States and Canada to describe a person who is learning the English language and has a native language that is not English. Some educational advocates, especially in the United States, classify these students as non-native ...
Oct 21, 2021 · 10 Strategies That Support English Language Learners Across All Subjects. Teachers of any subject can use these tips to help English language learners be more engaged and at ease in class. By Joanna Schwartz. October 21, 2021.
- Speak Slowly and Clearly. Because many of your English language learners are not exposed to spoken English in their homes, you are a primary model of the English language for them!
- Use Fewer Words. Along with speaking more slowly and clearly, just as important is that you not over-saturate your English learners with auditory input.
- Allow More Wait Time. Not only do English learners need more time to process what they hear in English, they also need more time to formulate a response in English when asked a question.
- Model What You Teach. Show your English language learners what you want them to do. Use actions and gestures to accompany your words as much as possible, such as when you explain the process for class routines.
Resources for Teaching English-Language Learners. From literacy instruction to arts and technology integration, explore strategies for engaging English-language learners. By Ashley Cronin.
If you are a classroom or content-area educator trying to figure out how to teach English language learners (ELLs), you are not alone! You are off to a good start by looking for ways to support your students!
Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom is a professional development program for teachers co-developed by the Wikimedia Foundation with community partners. Based upon UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy framework, the program helps both educators and students to develop vital skills for the 21st century, including: Understanding how ...
What It Feels Like to Be a Language Learner. What does it feel like to be a language learner in school? These resources give teachers a sense of what English language learners (ELLs) and their families experience and share ideas on how to build empathy among students and staff for each other.
