Strategies for Secondary Instruction with ELL Students
During my time as a student teacher in a middle school classroom, I have learned that the English Language Learning students in the room are often not represented in the whole class and do not engage with the instruction as they cannot understand it. From then on, I wanted to find ways that these students could be addressed that allowed them to participate in class and engage with the content. My research question is, what strategies can a secondary teacher use to ensure that ELL students are engaged and represented in class even if they cannot understand the instruction? The results of my research brought about a few strategies that address this issue, with an emphasis on classroom and school culture; which is believed to be the most influential factor in determining whether or not ELL students will succeed.
EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management
Brian Kaelin
Goodrich 204
10 AM – Noon