How might you accommodate the curriculum to make it accessible for English Learners?

Answer 1

When I work with ESL students, I find that the accommodation can often depend on the individual student’s needs.  

I shorten their assignments which allows them to keep up with their peers and thus builds confidence and equality.  

I allow them to look up key vocabulary that they struggle with.

I will often read the instructions out loud and answer any questions they may have at the beginning so that they get off to a good start.

I support their literacy development by encouraging them to read books in English.

I communicate thoroughly with their core subject teachers so that the teachers have the knowledge and tools to serve their ELL students.

I am sure to model the English language correctly and to enunciate and include vocabulary to challenge my students.

I also provide visual aids to help my students.

There are many ways to serve our ELL students and these are just a few examples.

Answer 2

When I work with ESL students, I find that the accommodation can often depend on the individual student’s needs. Some methods that I apply:

·      shorten or modify assignments to allow students to keep up and build confidence

·      prepare a “quizlet” (free app with flashcards etc.) lesson with necessary vocabulary

·      go over directions and restate them and give time to ask questions

·      support their literacy development by encouraging and finding books and articles in English

·      communicate with subject teachers to clarify learning needs or to help modify materials

·      model the English language, practice pronunciation, include vocabulary

·      provide visual aids and mnemonics (device used to remember)