In this middle school journal article, it discusses the many ways to help ELL students to comprehend math terms that are used in the classroom. This fits with the TWB characteristic about educators using multiple learning and teaching approaches to accommodate diverse learners. In the article it stresses how teachers need to use a two-for-one teaching strategy to help ELL students learn content vocabulary. ELL students along with other students need visual aids, manipulatives, and meaningful experiences. These strategies will not only help ELL students with their academic language but their social language as well. Students also need for teachers to preview the new vocabulary, validate their responses, and give feedback. All these strategies will prepare ELL students for the lesson and help them better understand the new words taught. Their learning environment is critical for the success of learning a new language.
Sarah Shewmaker
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the article about reaching ELL students. I had several ELL students in my class last year and have struggled to reach some. The strategies mentioned will not only work for math but for science (my field) as well. I really need to work on getting these students to feel safe and interact with the rest of the class. Thanks again for sharing the article. Gina Elliott