I agree that these students are doing a lot of extra work, often times more work than their peers around them. I had a PD last year that focused on this idea and we discussed all of the things that could potentially be going through the students head when trying to complete their work. After discussing, the individual leading the PD taught us a lesson, but the lesson was not in our native language. We were put in the shoes of our ENL students. This was extremely eye opening, and allowed me to see/ feel what it was like to be in their shoes on a day to day basis.
There are many strategies that were offered that I agree with. I think the most important are taking these students seriously, and communicating with your ENL teachers on how you can provide your very best to these students. If you are able to do these two, the rest will follow. Feeling confident with your resources and tools in your "teacher tool box" will be extremely beneficial for these students.
There are many strategies that were offered that I agree with. I think the most important are taking these students seriously, and communicating with your ENL teachers on how you can provide your very best to these students. If you are able to do these two, the rest will follow. Feeling confident with your resources and tools in your "teacher tool box" will be extremely beneficial for these students.