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Teaching Content Areas to ELLs :smiley: - Coggle Diagram
Teaching Content Areas to ELLs
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General Strategies in Teaching Content Areas to ELLs
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Teachers needs to provide instruction that is tailored to the needs of each student , also known as differentiated instruction
Thematic teaching can be applied to teach students the connections amongst all content areas
Teachers can use textbooks aids such as the table of contents, charts, and chapter summaries to more appropriately teach the curriculum to ELLs
Questions I Have
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When grading students in a specific content area, to what extent should the teacher asses their use of language?
This chapter discusses the importance of a hands-on approach of learning for ELL students. The author argues that this approach effectively engages students in the lessons and allows them to come to a better understanding of the material. Taking this discovery-based model into consideration, how can I use it in a way that does not take up the majority of class time?
For a subject like math, would it be beneficial or detrimental to the ELL students' learning if I, as the teacher, briefly discuss or acknowledge the ways in which people in other parts of the world approach math problems? Would this cause more confusion or be another way of fostering a welcoming learning environment?
Modifying content areas :checkered_flag: for ELLs
Done through sheltered instruction so that content areas like math, science, and social studies are more comprehensible to ELLs
Examples
Mathematics
Math problems can feature complex vocabulary with words such as "divisor, denominator" and complex word problems
ELL teachers can modify this by giving students illustrated word charts, hands-on practice, and work through word problems by role playing
Science
Features specialized vocabulary that posses different meanings within the context of science
Solutions: Utilize inquiry-based science investigations to build a classroom community, outlines and graphic organizers can help simplify wordy textbook passages
Social Studies
Terms/Concepts tend to be more abstract. For example: independent, revolution, democracy
Teachers can use visuals to pair with these abstract concepts, graphic organizers can also be useful here to break down wordy passages, and using students' respective cultures to learn about these abstract concepts