English Language Learners Modifications Needs Assessment Presenter Yanira Alfonso, EDS ESOL Teacher Hopkins Elementary

I. Problem Statement What assistance do classroom teachers need to enable them to modify instruction more effectively for their English Language Learners?

Review of Literature consisted of research done to investigate effective teaching strategies for English Language Learners, because classroom modifications for English Language Learners should be made based on sound research if they are to be effective.

Methodology Teacher Questionnaire Surveys School Staff Roster School’s Report Card School’s SASI Computer Data

Question 3 Will the assistance vary depending on work experience?

Hypothesis Teachers with experience and training teaching ELLs will need less assistance modifying instruction for ELLs than teachers with less experience and less training.

Conclusion Experience AND training were key determining factors for teachers desiring more training modifying for ELLs. ELL modification training is more important to the success of teaching ELLs than teaching experience alone.

Conclusion (cont’d) – Practical Implications Teachers with training teaching ELLs should be hired for teaching ELLs, over teachers with teaching experience but with no ELL training. ELL modification training should be made a priority for ELLs’ success.

Suggestion for Further Research Use research data BEFORE implementing any training. –for training to reflect teachers’ needs Anonymity is valued. – include anonymous survey

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