2. English Language learners in USA
• Non-native English speakers.
3 different Categories of ELL students
a. AFS
b. LFS
c. LTEL
Based on experience:
d. GEL
3. Factors Affecting Second Language Acquisition
•
Learner characteristics or personal
traits
•
Situational or environmental factors
•
Prior language development and
competence
4. Teachers Attitudes
Have always in mind:
•The conviction of all students has abilities (our
teaching core)
•Creating an environment conductive to building
community
•Teachers need a solid understanding of how to
work successfully with English learners
• Our national priorities and
traditional practices must change
along with the changing
demographic
6. Reference
•
U.S. State Department.(2010, Mar 13). Who Are ELL Students?
Education.com. Retrieved from
• http://www.education.com/reference/article/who-ell-english-languagelearner/
• Weaver, C. (2008). The Transformative classroom: Rethinking Grammar
Instruction for English Language Learners. Grammar to Enrich &
Enhance Writing.15, 259-282.
7. Reference
•
U.S. State Department.(2010, Mar 13). Who Are ELL Students?
Education.com. Retrieved from
• http://www.education.com/reference/article/who-ell-english-languagelearner/
• Weaver, C. (2008). The Transformative classroom: Rethinking Grammar
Instruction for English Language Learners. Grammar to Enrich &
Enhance Writing.15, 259-282.
