Treat each student individually for their learning capabilities despite if English is their first or second language etc.
It is essential to be aware of any barriers to communication in the classroom to provide students with the necessary resources to achieve academic success.
Providing student access to material in their mother tongue will enable them to learn with understanding and also help the student to learn the new language
I have learned the importance of allowing learners to use tools that support their mother tongue as a means of processing and understanding new concepts. Restricting students to English-only settings can limit their potential. By honoring linguistic diversity, we create more equitable learning environments where all students can thrive.
I really appreciated how differences in language can change how communication is percieved. Being your authentic self in how you communicate can help build rapport quickly.
I should be aware of my own language and literacy and not speak or communicate in an exclusive way.
I have learned that students may be learning multiple languages. English may be their second language, but that does not mean they will not be successful. I will use this knowledge to avoid assumptions about the linguistic capacity of non-primary English-speaking students.
I learned the importance of allowing learners to utilize tools where able that access their mother tongue as a way of processing and understanding new concepts. English only settings may limit a students potential based on the way they learn and process information particularly based on their literacy of that particular language.
Language is very complex and just because to people speak spanish doesn't mean they speak the same way. Spanish from spain is different from spanish from south america.
The module claims language and culture are interchangeable, but it's bigger than that. New Zealand, USA, and UK all have the same language, but different cultures.
Some individuals who speak different languages may become insecure if they have an accent. As an instructor, it's important to make an effort to include everyone in conversations so these students don't feel left out.
Be aware of languages and literacy, strengths and weaknesses
One's monolinguistic proficiency is not a good bench march for judging a person's cognitive ability, as multilinguistic people often are more cognitively apt.
Because students are multilingual and culturally diverse, understanding culture and language differences enhance student learning. It includes them in conversation and often clarifies what they are learning.
It is important as educators that we understand that those learning in a language that is different than their first, that they have adequate access to resources in their primary language. If a person is not fluent in the language they are expected to learn in, we must ensure that they have access to resources that they need to not only understand the content but the language in which it is being presented.
We need to understand culture and language are interdependent and can help in the learning process. Students needs support.
You must know if the student in your class is using English as their first language of if it is a part of multi-languages. This helps the instructor to better understanding the student or students in their class. Different cultures express the use of different languages. It is a good idea to know this of your students.
Its important to know if english is a second language so you can be aware of this to make sure you make adjustments to help these student learn the subjects
Taking into consideration the secondary language is usually the weaker language, it is not reflective of the students' ability to learn or their mastering the subject. These students use both languages while taking a course.
