Teaching ELLs using: Dual Language & Multilingual approaches
Supports in place
Teachers to Parents
invite parents in to the classroom for an informative "workshop"...promoting accountability
Providing resources
take home packages with at home resources
community programs to support their child's development
positive collaberation
open communication
Strategies to incorporate
dual language test and assignments
instructions & responces on assignments and tests
dual language anchor charts
buddy system: pairing student up with a student who may know their L1
dual language labels around the classroom
The Benefits: why should we support dual language text?
great for famiiarization
culturally relevant resources/ gets the conversation started about multiculturalism
excellent for acquiring new vocabulary
Allows students to make connections between their L1 and english
