LABELS—do they have a place in society? Explain yourself.

Homework: Complete toy store inventory sheet Today’s Agenda Fishbowl Labels ESL/ELL Info Maslow’s Theory “Teacher Talk” Barriers to Learning Front of the Class Daily Objective: Students will review ELL/ESL information and Maslow’s Theory. Students will identify causes, preventions, and treatments of major barriers to learning. Homework: Complete toy store inventory sheet

Let’s have a Chat

“Should teachers be allowed to assign zeros for work students do not complete or submit? Explain why or why not.” Let’s have a Chat

The World of English Language Learners Parlez-vous Français? The World of English Language Learners généreux sérieuse actif petit bleu

More Alphabet Soup… EFL English as a foreign language ESOL English for speakers of other languages ESL English as a second language LEP Limited English proficiency ELL English language learners

Acquiring Language BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills- Social Fluency) take 6 months to 2 or more years CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency) takes 7 to 9 years to achieve Listening comes first! silent period-6 months to 2 years Factors that affect fluency or that cause variations in the rate of fluency… -prior academic experience -family literacy level and expectations -special ed or other services -study of English in native country -emotional factors

ELL Teachers DO NOT speak the language of the students they instruct ELL Teachers DO NOT speak the language of the students they instruct. How could they? They might have five or more different languages in one classroom. Who is eligible for ELL? Primary or home language is not English Scores below “fluent” on a placement assessment It is important for all teachers to receive some preparation for ELL students because ALL teachers might have them in their classes at some point.

How should assignments be modified? Assign less homework Modify tests and quizzes Allow students to use bilingual dictionaries Use portfolio assessment Allow more time for completion of work Use peer tutoring or cooperative learning

Tips for Teachers Speak at a slower rate Enunciate clearly Avoid using idioms and slang Add gestures and visuals Write clearly in print Develop and maintain routines-have an agenda or list of activities Repeat and review info frequently Paraphrase and rephrase Check assignments for cultural bias Use multicultural materials as much as possible Do not discourage use of native language Collaborate with ELL teacher-English through content

Food for thought! The English language There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple or pine in pineapple. And while no one knows what is in a hotdog, you can be pretty sure it isn't canine. English muffins were not invented in England nor French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, and guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. And why is it that writers write, but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce, and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth, beeth? One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, two meese? Is cheese the plural of choose? One mouse, 2 mice. One louse, 2 lice. One house, 2 hice? If teachers taught, why don't preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Why do people recite at a play, and play at a recital? Ship by truck or car and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell? Park on driveways and drive on parkways? How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell another? When a house burns up, it burns down. You fill in a form by filling it out and an alarm clock goes off by going on. You get in and out of a car, yet you get on and off a bus. When the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch, I start it, but when I wind up this essay, I end it? (Author unknown)

BARRIERS TO LEARNING

What else? What “other” things going on can have an effect on student learning. Think life.

BARRIERS TO LEARNING

Barriers to Learning Mini-Research Abuse and Neglect Bullying Substance Abuse Depression & Suicidal Tendencies Eating Disorders Latchkey Kids Teen Pregnancy Poverty Sleep Deprivation Death, Dying & Grief ESL, ELL, ESOL Barriers to Learning Mini-Research With your partner, go online and research your assigned barrier. Make a list of the five (5) most important facts about your barrier. Be sure to record the website where you found the facts. Do NOT use Wikipedia. After recording your five facts, use your BRAIN to determine three (3) ways a k-12 teacher could help his/her students overcome or manage the barrier. After you have determined your facts and the teacher’s strategies, add your information to the Google slide document on my desktop to provide a “snapshot” of your barrier. We will present to the class!

“Becoming a Teacher HOLLYWOOD STYLE” "Front of the Class" is based on the true story of Brad Cohen -- played in the movie by Jimmy Wolk -- who, "after being challenged by Tourette's syndrome from a very young age, defies all odds to become a gifted teacher. Despite suffering from Tourette's syndrome, Brad Cohen (James Wolk) fulfills his lifelong dream of becoming a teacher in this touching Hallmark Hall of Fame production based on a true story that shines a light on this often misunderstood disorder. As Cohen grows up, he must face friends and classmates who don't realize that he sometimes cannot control his outbursts, and a father (Treat Williams) who seems unwilling to accept his son's condition.