Post: What strategies do ESL teachers use for push-in support?
Posted by: Hermione on 9/06/09
Hi,
I have an interview for an ESL position where the bulk of
the teacher's job is to provide push-in services. I've done
this as a sub. I'm wondering how you would elevate your
services beyond what a paraprofessional would do during
push-in support. It seems that the principal is interested
in finding someone who does "more than a parapro would".
I'm not knocking paras, by any means. That is what this
principal has been quoted as saying. My ESL course training
involved mainly pull-out teaching strategies. When I subbed
as a push-in ESL teacher, I tried to provide aggressive
support for the kids even though I had no idea what their
individual strengths and challenges were. I tried to give
them learning strategies as well. What else can you do that
will be effective and helpful to them?
Thanks!
