Grade 10 Student

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Grade 10 Student

Student Profile

Studied in an English speaking school from gr 6-9

Student's first language is Punjabi

Has a strong background in Math, Geography, Science

Auditory and Visual learner

Recently moved to Canada with his family

Grade 10 male student

What designation should the student receive? (ESL/ELD support)

Student should receive ESL support opposed to ELD because they received formal education in India and studied English as a foreign language

ELD Support would only be considered if the students english was significantly different from that used for instruction in Ontario Schools or if there were significant gaps noticed in their education.

Student should receive ESL Support

Students would receive age-appropriate first language literacy skills and education backgrounds

ESL programs are intended for students whose first language is a language other than English

Responsibilities as an Educator

Provide opportunities to practice and apply new learning through regular and varied assessment and provide specific feedback

Work with colleagues (ESL/ELD teachers, mainstream subject teachers, teacher-librarians, special education teachers, and guidance) to support and help ELL students integrate successfully into the academic and social life of the School

This could be done by encouraging the student to join clubs/teams and encouraging group work in class

As a science teacher ensure there are word walls, and vocabulary sheets as many terms in science are considered to be a new language of its own

Develop appropriate methods for assessing and evaluating student learning that would be fair for all students considering their gaps in the language

Create learning experiences that celebrate diversity

Create a welcoming and inclusive school environment

Why are they considered an ELL student?

Student declared English as a Second language

Student immigrated to Canada with their family in grade 10

Went to an "English" school

First language - Punjabi

Student is a newcomer to Ontario

Student wass going through the acculturation process as they had just arrived 2 weeks prior and was still getting accustomed to the new Canadian culture