ESL is a problem for me, but this section helped!
I have learned that the simpler and clearer you can keep things the better. Be very black and white.
Depending on the setting, I have taught many learners who either have English as their second language or have some limitations due to their previous learning experiences. Key points presented here have helped me better present and assess material and content.
Ensuring that you know the students primary language and allowing them to express when they dont understand it vital in the students success in your course.
It has been my experience that ELL students learn better by being shown ways to adapt by following your lead.
Hello Dana:
Yes, as instructors we must guide our students in their learning new words and understanding meaning when reading the materials.
Doris R. Owens
Create the clear picture. Learning a word in more than one way to help memory.
This section has provided insight on how to interact with students who have literary deficiencies. Additionally, it addresses tactics to help students whose second language is English. Through repetition, simplicity and frequent assessment you can help to expedite progress in an effective manner.
The instructional supports and especially an outline is something I plan to use.
This module has raised my awareness of how to be an effective instructor for students with reading and language deficits.
In reading them the structured outline, or "Course Syllabus," it helps many students to understand what the expectations of the class will be. This is sort of their road map in terms of how to navigate the class in particular and then they can look back at the end to see how successful they were in gaining the key concepts listed. I also encourage them to ask questions daily and remind them that if they are seeing this information for the first time, somebody else is also. Sometimes it takes a courageous person to ask the tough questions.
I learned to to try and lump students together because the classroom could be diverse. People come from all backgrounds and may have deficiencies.
It is important to monitor students to ensure they are following along with the cirriculm.
Special assistance is needed for students who are learning a new skill(s) while learning how to speak, read & comprehend the English language. That has to be a challenge.
Approach learning from different perpectives, without instructional supports many learners are not going to be successful. Instructional supports are simple to provide and are of great help to such students
Being reminded of the three aspects of memory is helpful and how students use them. In addition, being able to have shorter assignment segments can be beneficial.
I have learned how to apply various methods to help students better understand the material being presented. Especially with those that may not have English as their primary language.
Each larger has their own set of unique learning skills, strengths and abilities along with weaknesses. Using a diverse approach to learning will enhance the learning experience.
I have found language to be a barrier. I don't mean different language , but different termiinology used for the same things whther it be task, machinery, or parts and pieces. I find myself having to stop and explain terms that are unfamiliar to my students all the time.
