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the assumption that all students have the native speakers background. In the
second group, students who are also referred to as Students with Interrupted
Formal Education (SIFEs) because of their inconsistent schooling lack basic
concepts in the different subject areas and often are at least two to three years
below grade level in the content area. The third group are the Long Term English
Learners (LTELLs), they are increasingly attracting attention among education
across the country because they have been attending school in this country for
more than seven years and they continue struggling academically.
Some possible solutions to address the ELL students unique needs are
as educators, we must respect every childs heritage and culture. We must find
ways to incorporate and celebrate every childs heritage in our classrooms. It is
necessary to understand the various elements that influence ELL students
performance. When educators understand these factors, educators can work
building positive experiences for their students, and can avoid negative
stereotypes in the classroom. As educators we can provide a healthy and
positive environment; it also is our responsibility to create an equitable
classroom.
Building an equitable classroom is creating a learning community for ELL
students. As educator I am in responsible for recognizing every student and
creating student ownership of the environment. Competition between students is
a constant part of their learning. However, educators should help their students
to be aware of the existence of different types of abilities and collaboration. By
providing different tasks, educators should take advantage of a variety of
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Adkhins, Angela & Kautz, Christy. (April 27, 2011) English language Learners: Using
What We Know to Inform our Instruction University of Texas at Arlington. Access
https://prezi.com/fv7pes4bwcuu/english-language-learners/
Freeman, D.E. and Y.S. Freeman (2011) Between worlds: Access to second language
acquisition. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Oregon State, Department of Education. Education Equity Unit. (2014) Closing the
achievement gap. Access http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=187