Gonzalez cites, “They’re doing twice the job of everybody else in the class, even though the result looks like half as much.” I have a student right now who came a few weeks ago from Sri Lanka and spoke only a few words of English. Fortunately, she is an avid learner who wants to learn so much! She will not allow me to allow her to do any less than anyone- but without this go-getter attitude, I am not confident she would get as much attention and support. I am blessed to have an aide who sits with her a few times throughout the day to help. The ENL teacher sees her twice during the day.
I have relied heavily on Google Translate. I love having the ability to scan text and have it read to her in her home language. She does not read Tamil but can understand it spoken.
I also try to support her with picture cards. She is extremely smart in her native language- so I know the language is the barrier- I monopolize during math when she is able to contribute to the class or groups and build her confidence.
I think am consciously using some of the 12 strategies.
Making it Visual is my top go-to strategy. Even ordering lunch was daunting at first- and now she is able to google the lunch selection and order her own lunch!
Working closely with the ENL teacher has been invaluable! Planning and sharing the work to support and scaffold for the students who are learning english has made a huge impact on the success and confidence the ENL learners experience.
While I want the students to perform and learn, my top priority is to cherish the learner and make them feel comfortable.
I need to improve my study of culturally unique vocabulary. I think I try to explain each concept but pre-teaching and being aware of the vocab is something I need to be better at.
Sentence stems or frames are used as a regular strategy in the class with all students not just ENL students.
The most amazing experience this year was our multicultural week- where students were able to dress in the clothing of their culture and share stories, music, and food. I learned so much about the culture of each student!
DEI has been very eye-opening for my teaching practice for every student but especially my ENL students.
I have relied heavily on Google Translate. I love having the ability to scan text and have it read to her in her home language. She does not read Tamil but can understand it spoken.
I also try to support her with picture cards. She is extremely smart in her native language- so I know the language is the barrier- I monopolize during math when she is able to contribute to the class or groups and build her confidence.
I think am consciously using some of the 12 strategies.
Making it Visual is my top go-to strategy. Even ordering lunch was daunting at first- and now she is able to google the lunch selection and order her own lunch!
Working closely with the ENL teacher has been invaluable! Planning and sharing the work to support and scaffold for the students who are learning english has made a huge impact on the success and confidence the ENL learners experience.
While I want the students to perform and learn, my top priority is to cherish the learner and make them feel comfortable.
I need to improve my study of culturally unique vocabulary. I think I try to explain each concept but pre-teaching and being aware of the vocab is something I need to be better at.
Sentence stems or frames are used as a regular strategy in the class with all students not just ENL students.
The most amazing experience this year was our multicultural week- where students were able to dress in the clothing of their culture and share stories, music, and food. I learned so much about the culture of each student!
DEI has been very eye-opening for my teaching practice for every student but especially my ENL students.