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STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE
INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

MOVEMENT IN THE VILLAGE :: EFFECTIEVE ESL CLASSROOM PRACTICES

EFFECTIVE ESL CLASSROOM PRACTICES

  • Sheltered instruction
  • Collaborative group work
  • Cooperative group work
  • Thematic instruction
  • Allow students opportunity to choose from a variety of sources/resources
  • Allow additional time for students to process and complete tasks
  • Personal journals
  • Multiple opportunities for talk/discussion
  • Graphic organizers/maps/webs
  • Provide a purpose for listening and reading


IDEAS TO PROMOTE CULTURAL SENSITIVITY

  • Be aware of cultural differences.
  • Log progress of LEP students (Latino, Vietnamese, etc.).
  • Post school rules in languages that reflect the different populations.
  • Observe the social interactions of students of diverse backgrounds.
  • Recognize and value the cultural orientations of all students.
  • Provide opportunities for students to participate in multicultural activities.
 

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