THINK PUZZLE
• Children who already speak a
language are able to learn language
at a faster rate, especially when
immersed in the new language.
• Visuals are vital in connecting and
understanding.
• Finding/using student interests, and
experiences will make learning the
language more meaningful and
impactful.
• Cultural experiences with education
will have large affects on the way in
which students learn.
• Fostering a positive and inclusive
environment is imperative for
children to feel safe to learn and
share.
• How can we use one’s first language
and culture to connect to learning a
second?
• How to encourage a student to learn
and participate while making sure
that you’re not pushing them past
what their comfortable with?
• What are the most effective ways to
welcome/introduce a student into a
class or school that will make them
feel excited to learn?
• What ways can we ensure that
student’s are getting the support they
need without feeling singled out or
alienated from the group?
• How do we balance the need for
technology such as Google Translate
without allowing students to become
dependant on it?
EXPLORE
• Connect and speak with the ELL
teachers at any school I work at.
• Read books, watch videos and do
research whenever possible.
• Ask those in my life who were English
Language Learners what strategies
were most successful for them and
what their biggest challenges were.
• Continue to be cognizant of societal
and cultural discrimination, and the
ways in which we can combat these
in our daily lives.
• Attend any professional development
offered on ELL.
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• Explore opportunities to get involved
with multicultural or refugee support
within the city.