Categorieën: Alle - benefits - strategies - communication - support

door Kyle Yuen 5 jaren geleden

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Supporting L1

Promoting the use of a student's first language (L1) is essential for enhancing their learning experience, especially for English Language Learners (ELLs). Encouraging the use of L1 at home through reading, talking, and playing helps to solidify language skills.

Supporting L1

Supporting L1

Continued support for ELL

childrenslibrary.org for access to multilingual texts
encourage at home use of L1
reading, talking, playing with children in L1
Communication with parents
keep parents updated about student progress

work samples, portfolios, presentation

Dual language strategies

build on students existing experiences to further their learning
develop tasks that make use of L1
visual organizers, charts, pictures

ex. charting numbers in different languages

encourage students to complete tasks in L1
reading and writing

dual language assignments ex. picture books

small group/paired work
same language partners

allow students to discuss together in L1

Specific benefits of L1 use

expose native English speakers to other languages
allowed sufficient time to complete task
opportunity to demonstrate understanding of knowledge without pressure of L2 translation
understand, respect and appreciate multiple views
Developing problem solving skills
Mental flexibility

Reasons for support

reaffirmation of cultural identity and values
prior experiences add new perspectives to the classroom
sense of cultural stability and continuity
safe, inclusive environment
positive attitude to L2
confidence