THE SETTING SHOULD BE WELCOMING AND HAVE A CONSISTENT FLOW SO STUDENTS DO NOT FEEL BOXED IN. THERE SHOULD BE AN OPTION OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES TO FULFILL ALL NEEDS.
It takes many years for an ELL to reach grade appropriate reading and writing proficiency. This is makes it difficult for those students who are older to achieve before they graduate. Many people don't realize how long it takes for an ELL to comfortably communicate. From experience, I've noticed ELL lack confidence in communicating with other in class because they feel like an outsider. I've been able to communicate with some ELL in their first language so that it eases their anxiety some.
English vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors of English word reading. There is a strong connection between vocabulary knowledge and effective text comprehension.
Always try to be the best support for ELL students as this will lead them to success.
Students who have a strong support network are more likely to succeed.
Students must obtain a comfort level in learning the new language and the environment must feel safe as they progress.
Six to ten years to reach grade-appropriate reading and writing proficiency in English, could only truly accomplished by supporting ELL students in all aspects. Their worries and anxiety to learn in class can be improved with support and ecouragement from their teachers and staff. I find that being humorous and striving to make the lesson at hand relateable to them helps significantly.
I learned that students from other countries not only face the same difficulties as other students but also additional ones as well. They could be homesick or worried about mispeaking in class.
It takes several years for grade appropriate learning. Students need to feel comfortable and be challenged in order to achieve the learning that is needed to master the English language.
It can take many years for students to catch up to apporpriate proficiency. It is important to create a network of encouragement.
ELL students need additional support and will have a better chance to succeed if they have a strong support group.
Builing relationships helps the ELL learner transitions in learning.
Students from other countries face a different challenge in class, this could be lack of confidence and things like being homesick.
The fact is that there must have a special atention in class.
Making the class enjoyable, with humor and good consideration, will create a better environment for the student to feel better with the class, the teacher and themselfs.
