video assessment

In the video, it emphasizes the importance of effective classroom assessment. It also talks about the importance of meeting the needs of all students in an order of having workshop participants make a seperate schedule but simmilar to the lesson in a way the students will understand. I have observed a class that was just like this 2 years ago. It was a First grade class and had 2 students with IEP's and a teachers assistant to help out who worked with those two students in a matter that helped them but at the same time didnt distract the class or frustrate the 2 students as if someone was watching over their shoulder. Those two students went on to keep grades higher and that is a important aspect of teaching

week 2 survey ell

What is your experience in terms of working or friends with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds?

-I have a few friends from different backgrounds (italian, spanish)

Do you have experience in working with ELLs?

-my brother when he was in high school, was reading at a 5th grade level and after a year of a facility, he was on track.

Do you have experience in teaching ELLs?

-i dont have any "real" exoerience teaching ELLs

What is your perception on ELLs in terms of their learning motivation and performance in general and in reading and writing specially?

i think they are motivated to learn but the struggle can be frustrating and easily can give up. They just need a push in the right direction and someone to solidify their achievements

What learning difficulties do ELLs usually encounter in schools?

-falling behind in reading, not being able to spell or pronounce words correctly or at a timely matter.

In your observation, how do classroom teachers resolve ELLs’ learning difficulties and improve their learning motivation? What strategies do they often adopt? Are these strategies effective? Are you familiar with these strategies? Are family and community involved?  they susually have a teachers assistant be there to help guide struggling readers and writers and to help them achieve their goals without quitting or getting too frustrated

What intervention strategies would you adopt if you have ELLs in your class? How do you go about teaching the child? How do you go about reaching out to the family and the community?

you dont seclude the student at all. either work one on one with them or have them pair with someone close to their level 

-reach out to the family by having them try games or something to incorportate learning and to make it fun