Learning a new language can be difficult for anyone. It is especially difficult for students who are expected to learn a new culture and different subjects at the same time. The article this paper references discusses ways teachers can help their students learn a new language and the stages those students experience as they become proficient in their new language.…
It is a struggle to adapt to a new culture and language, which may be completely different from the ones young child may have already learned. This can lead to inner conflict, confusion, and even anger. One way to handle the conflict is to cut ties with the first culture including language. But is this the answer? Doing so can create a sense of loss. In the essay “Aria: A Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood”, Richard Rodriguez shares his personal experience with learning English as a second language. In his linguistic journey, the author feels a disconnect between Spanish, the language used at home by his Mexican immigrant parents, and English, the language used in the public world. He raises an important question…
The majority of resources and strategies discussed in this handbook are teacher and student friendly. As educators we can utilize this handbook to improve educational practices and help emergent bilinguals succeed in their education.…
A child who learns English as a second language (a child that speaks two languages is called bilingual) may take longer to develop their speech as a result of learning two languages at the same time.…
It is vital that you as the teacher should be able to change their lesson plan in order to meet the prerequisite of the learners who are not English language speaker. An educator must offer materials in the learner’s home language and to enable ensure that the English second language learner have the same chance that the rest of the learners in the classroom have. The educators must allow for these leaners to obtain language aptitudes in their home language spell as in English. We must be willing to do what we requirement to do to achieve these objectives for our learners. The learners must also be allowed to share their experience in their experiences in their home language and when you allow this happen you are provided them the chance to be comfortable and that is when they obtain language competencies in English. Books and other choices for language development must be in the classroom’s environment. Make sure that the classroom equipment is labeled in English as well as the child’s native home language. When you do this you are assuring these learners that they have something to communicate about and when they feel this language acquisition happens. With learners who have specials essential, the educator should be sure that she creates accommodations for the children. When you know that a learner has special requirements. Adjustments must be created to contain them in the everyday activities of the classroom. The initial stage in…
A unique part of my family heritage and culture is the ability of speaking Spanish. Being bilingual is something that I really appreciate to have because it gives me certain advantages when it comes to applying for jobs or helping others. For example, I was doing community service and there was a woman who need assistance, but she couldn't speak English well. Fortunately, I was able to help her and I felt proud for that. Nonetheless, approximately the same situations apply in school from time to time. In conclusion, I feel pleased for this ability to speak the Spanish language.…
Bilingualism is the ability to use two languages when communicating orally or in writing. The usage of multiple languages within the American culture is becoming very common and beneficial. It is difficult because as teacher you always have to find new and interesting methods in order to arouse learner’s interest, but at the same time it is enjoyable since teachers are given the opportunity to work with them. For myself, I enjoy working with bilingual children; I as a caregiver try to learn the students’ first language so that I will be able to communicate with them as much as possible in their native language.…
As an a preschool teacher for the past seven years, I have all my experience in a bilingual classroom without speaking more than just English. As the lead teacher in my Head Start classrooms, I have always relied on a bilingual teacher assistant to provided communication for my Spanish speakers parents, children and myself. However, I can say that I have know several “Spanish preschool phrases” that have gotten me by during the standard, structure classroom day. Currently, I feel confident enough in my knowledge and experiences in my classroom. As a seasonal teacher, I want to expand my awareness of how I can further my teaching skills for my bilingual students in language and literacy.…
Consequently, she was converse in both languages at the ages 2. Some key milestones in child language’s development such as, babbling stage, one- words stage, two-word stage. And telegraphic speech. Learning second language was hard because when I first came here I had difficulty interacting with people and my grammar was horrible. When I started going school then I start knowing other language, hence I still have problem with grammar. Well I think environment factor are necessary for learning language for example; a child whose IQ is higher and he need prefect environment to expend his…
According to Brittani K. Roy, the dropout rate for American Indians is 8.4 percent, compared to the Anglo dropout rate of 2.7 percent. While 62 percent of all U.S. high school students go to college, only 17 percent of Native American high school students do so (2011). My philosophy for Navajo students who are considered English Language Learners (ELL) need to have a better education meaning qualified teachers, accommodations, and programs to improve the areas they are lacking. When they receive a better education the dropout rate will decrease and the Navajo Nation will improve overall. My philosophy of what I believe are; utilizing native language, teacher and student communication, providing manipulatives, and using scaffolding in lessons.…
One of the big barriers when working with ELL parents is language. There are some ways to combat this issue. A teacher needs to do his/her best to find a bilingual…
"Read-Only Participants: A Case for Student Communication in Online Classes" by Nagel, Blignaut, and Cronje.…
In order to think and learn pupils need language which is closely linked to communication and intellectual development, alternative communication methods should be introduced if speech and language difficulties are experienced.…
This paper discussed on bilingual program that become one of the reasons parents choose schools for their children and its effect on children language development. As the impact of globalization English become a necessity for everyone in exploring and finding new things across the globe. Educational institutions see this as an opportunity to introduce bilingual program as a respond to the demand of society.…
Teaching an L2 or a second language to students sometimes is very difficult and we ask ourselves how to teach the language. Many authors have tried to investigate the way to teach a language and how we acquire a second language or L2 with the influences of an L1 or our mother tongue.…