Using L1 in the ESL Classroom
ELL Benefits
Promotes Positive Self Identity
Promotes Security/Reduces Anxiety
Promotes Inclusivity
Promotes Self-Confidence
Promotes Conversation
Instructional Benefts
Tool for Giving Instruction
Tool for Checking Comprehension
Tool for Eliciting Language
Tool for Shortcuts When Necessary
Tool for Giving Feedback
Classroom Benefits
Tool for Classroom Management
Promotes Cultural Empathy for all Learners
Promotes Meaningful Learning
Tool for Discussing Cross Cultural Issues
Rationale
Resource for L2 Learning
Internal Dialogue is in L1
L1 Guides Actions Through Tasks
L1 has Useable Language Strategies
L1 has a Usable Literacy Skill Set
Build L1 & L2 Interlinked Knowledge in ELL's Mind
Classroom Methods
ICT Resources
Bilingual Student Centred Texts
Dual Language Resources
Peer Translations
Translate Instructions, Success Criteria, Subject Specific Vocabulary
Bilingual Dictionaries