What would you do if you had an ELL in your classroom that you knew for a fact didn't have any exposure whatsoever to English outside of your classroom?
This is interesting, and in fact sometimes a situation teachers need to deal with. Last semester the boy I used as my case study had a similar situation. He had little support at home, and neither parent spoke English well enough to help. He excelled in Math and Science but was far behind in reading and writing.
I think the key is to try and have communication with the parents. Even if they can not help, perhaps as the teacher you can provided scaffolded work that the ELL student can do at home. even if the parent can not help, they can be aware of what is expected so that the student can do these extra assignments and stay on track.
Also trying to get the student into a resource room is very important. So wile you are providing extra work, a RTI should be in place.
Hey Vanessa, Actually I obeserved a student last semester in an ESL classroom that was in that situation. He was an immigrant from Mexico and both his parents did not speak any English and was the only child. Unfortunately, I think in a situation like this there is not much a teacher can do, except for taking advantage of the classroom time and overall school hours where the student can hopefully interact with other native English speaking students to help that particular student fell comfortable with the English language and ultimately learn English.
Vanessa: There is only so much a teacher can do. The best thing I can think of is to expose the child to as much English as possible. Besides the exposure that is provided in school, I would give the child some books and videos to read and watch at home. There are many Disney books that are also movies. They can help the child connect the words to the language and hopefully provide that little extra help the child needs.
This is a tough question! I would certainly try to read to them and do word lists with them. Then I will have them use it conversation with other classmates. This will serve as a chain reaction and help the student advance. Also calling the parents and informing other teachers will be helpful. Collaboration is key here!
This is interesting, and in fact sometimes a situation teachers need to deal with. Last semester the boy I used as my case study had a similar situation. He had little support at home, and neither parent spoke English well enough to help. He excelled in Math and Science but was far behind in reading and writing.
ReplyDeleteI think the key is to try and have communication with the parents. Even if they can not help, perhaps as the teacher you can provided scaffolded work that the ELL student can do at home. even if the parent can not help, they can be aware of what is expected so that the student can do these extra assignments and stay on track.
Also trying to get the student into a resource room is very important. So wile you are providing extra work, a RTI should be in place.
Hey Vanessa,
ReplyDeleteActually I obeserved a student last semester in an ESL classroom that was in that situation. He was an immigrant from Mexico and both his parents did not speak any English and was the only child. Unfortunately, I think in a situation like this there is not much a teacher can do, except for taking advantage of the classroom time and overall school hours where the student can hopefully interact with other native English speaking students to help that particular student fell comfortable with the English language and ultimately learn English.
Vanessa:
ReplyDeleteThere is only so much a teacher can do. The best thing I can think of is to expose the child to as much English as possible. Besides the exposure that is provided in school, I would give the child some books and videos to read and watch at home. There are many Disney books that are also movies. They can help the child connect the words to the language and hopefully provide that little extra help the child needs.
Vanessa,
ReplyDeleteThis is a tough question! I would certainly try to read to them and do word lists with them. Then I will have them use it conversation with other classmates. This will serve as a chain reaction and help the student advance. Also calling the parents and informing other teachers will be helpful. Collaboration is key here!
John