The educational system in America has seen a great change in the way schools service their cultural and linguistic learners. Once pushed aside as bystanders by teachers waiting for the English language to arrive so instruction could begin, the professional educator today realizes a student’s primary language is a great resource to be utilized when acquiring the second language. School systems have accepted the fact cultural diversity is now the norm in education therefore, many educators like me have embraced such diversity in the classroom. Since beginning this course, the beliefs I once had involving the instruction of ELL students has evolved into a greater understanding and appreciation of how I can support their learning through this
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The linguistic learner must understand the academic content and explain, compare, and communicate their answers in English while they are still acquiring a new language. Providing access to community resources so ELL students may increase the language learning process not only helps the student but also strengthens the community. Community resources such as local libraries, businesses, and advocacy groups hold a variety of training sessions in language learning, technology literacy, and job training creating positive social change for many individuals new to the area. Schools should provide transportation to such community treasures like the library, for their newly arrived linguistic learners and their family as engaging students and family members in the learning process allows for a stronger connection between school and …show more content…
Effective educators are able to teach all students whether they are a struggling literacy learner, a high achiever, or language learner. School systems have accepted the fact diversity is now the standard in education therefore, many educators like me have embraced such diversity in the classroom resulting in enriching the learning environment even more. This is accomplished by teachers finding ways to connect with English Language Learners and view their families as resources. This connection eventually leads to a bond of trust between the school and family, which results in a successful learning transition that benefits not only the student but society as
The linguistic learner must understand the academic content and explain, compare, and communicate their answers in English while they are still acquiring a new language. Providing access to community resources so ELL students may increase the language learning process not only helps the student but also strengthens the community. Community resources such as local libraries, businesses, and advocacy groups hold a variety of training sessions in language learning, technology literacy, and job training creating positive social change for many individuals new to the area. Schools should provide transportation to such community treasures like the library, for their newly arrived linguistic learners and their family as engaging students and family members in the learning process allows for a stronger connection between school and …show more content…
Effective educators are able to teach all students whether they are a struggling literacy learner, a high achiever, or language learner. School systems have accepted the fact diversity is now the standard in education therefore, many educators like me have embraced such diversity in the classroom resulting in enriching the learning environment even more. This is accomplished by teachers finding ways to connect with English Language Learners and view their families as resources. This connection eventually leads to a bond of trust between the school and family, which results in a successful learning transition that benefits not only the student but society as