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 they can help them learn more.
When I was working with an ELL student I noticed the challenge that she faced in reading, spelling and comprehension. The student had to work much harder in English than in her native language classes. However, with each achievement the satisfaction is so much greater. Her parents are there to help her out and have been informed of all that is done in the class. This has been a big asset to her learning as she reviewed and had someone to do it with at home. All in all, as a native English speaker this experience was an eye-opener into the challenges young ELLs face each day and the strategies that can be done to help them.