Transcript Draw a picture of Acheta domesticus include details

Draw a picture of
Acheta domesticus
include details
The Experience of being ELL
• Teachers assume the ease/difficulty of a task
• Teachers misinterpret behavior
– talking in class
– looking at others’ papers
– non-participation
• Teachers misdiagnose the need
– reading problem
– learning disability
– motivation issue
• Teachers send subtle cues for a silent contract
– “Sit in your seat and stay quiet, don’t be a distraction, and I
won’t hassle you.”
The Experience of being ELL
• Like all learners, a motivated ELL student
will use whatever tools are available as
she/he strives to make sense of the world.
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prior schema
peer modeling (a.k.a. scouting, looking on)
active peer support (e.g., translation)
adult support
The Experience of being ELL
• Motivation can be damaged by:
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Perception of low likelihood for success
Embarrassment
Confrontation
Extrinsic reward and/or punishment
Do this one!
• Draw a picture of a bug!
You can make it a funny bug.
OR
You can make it a scary bug.
OR
You can make it a realistic bug.
How can I help?
Draw a picture of
Acheta domesticus
include details
Head
Thorax
Eye
Legs
Abdomen
What makes the task easier?
Draw a picture of
Acheta domesticus
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Enhance
Affect
Comprehension
E A
Language
Instruction
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F
Four
Modalities
Language Instruction
Plan activities for directly teaching
vocabulary and language structures
•Label classroom
•Ask and answer yes/no questions
•Parroting
•Illustrating vocabulary
•Word walls
•Word games
•Rhymes, chants, songs
•Build background knowledge
Enhance Comprehension
Connect learning to real life
language and experiences
•ABC (Activity Before Content)
•Diagrams / pictures / visuals
•Connect to background knowledge
•Manipulatives / realia
•Vocabulary games (memory, bingo, scavenger hunt)
•Model and demonstrate
•Repeat, rephrase, paraphrase
•Gestures, facial expressions, body language
•Speak slowly and clearly
Affect
Keep the learning fun!
•Build in routines
•Total physical response (TPR)
•Increase motivation, self esteem
•Lower anxiety
•Actively involve each student
•Activate background knowledge
•Play culturally diverse music
•Play games
•Buddy helper
•Parental involvement / guest speakers and readers
Four Modalities
Integrate listening, speaking, reading,
and writing into content area lessons
•Cooperative learning
•Graphic organizers
•Partner reading
•Choral / Echo reading
•Model speaking and writing
•Learning centers
•Language Experience Approach (LEA)
•Reader’s theater / role play
•Author’s chair (sharing time)
When planning for ELLs, consider
these questions:
L How can the lesson include some
language instruction?
E How can the lesson content enhance
comprehension?
A How can the lesson maintain a positive
affect?
F How can the lesson include the four
modalities?
• Direct instruction--vocabulary, language
patterns (may not be the same as for other
learners.)
• Enhanced comprehension
• Affect--keep it positive, acknowledge
culture, acknowledge prior knowledge
• Four modalities Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing
Cognitively Undemanding (Easy)
Survival vocabulary
Simple games
Demonstrated instructions
Telephone conversations
Writing personal notes
Reading own notes
Context
Reduced
(No clues)
Context
Embedded
(Clues)
Participating in hands-on
Making maps & models
Brief oral presentation
Discussing written text
Academic material--no aids
Formal presentation
Reading in content areas
Standardized tests
Cognitively Demanding (Hard)
Cognitively Undemanding (Easy)
Draw a picture of a “bug”
Context
Reduced
(No clues)
Context
Embedded
(Clues)
Participating in hands-on
Making maps & models
Brief oral presentation
Discussing written text
Draw a picture of
Acheta domesticus
include details
Cognitively Demanding (Hard)
BICS & CALPS
Basic Interpersonal Communication
“Hi, I really am enjoying being with you on
Tuesday. I hope we can get together again. Can
you tell me what you’ll be doing next?”
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
“As the Norse failure showed, the ability to
navigate the high seas, although an impressive
feat in itself, gave no guarantee of success.”