Week 13-Comprehension of ELLs
Taking a look at the info and videos provided this week I got a much better idea of where the student I worked with is coming from. Students that are ELLs possess a great challenge in learning. They want to do just as well as their native English speaking classmates but do not always have the ability to do so. Teachers have a hard task in which they need to bring students that are ELLs to this level. Helping students to become bilingual; fluent in both their native language and English is a challenge and does not have to be the main goal. Rather, it is important for students to succeed in the English language that is mainly used in their school, country, and eventually in their careers. Working with parents is a very important factor when teaching ELLs. Parents are an essential partner just as much as the teacher and child themselves. When students come home they need more practice and whom to do it with. Furthermore, parents should be aware of what their children are learning and how ...