Most of the teachers in our region are highly unprepared for immigrant students that are moving into the area. I'm wondering how other teachers are handling the challenges. How prepared do you feel to teach students who don't speak English? What is your school doing, or what should they be doing to get us ready?
1administratorI am a principal in central Texas and we have a huge number of ESL student move into our school. (56%) It will be up to your school distict to provide ESL training. (ELL, English Language Learner is the latest term used) We have ESL teachers who focus on just that. One bilingul aide is hired per grade level and one ESL class per grade. (or two if n...See MoreI am a principal in central Texas and we have a huge number of ESL student move into our school. (56%) It will be up to your school distict to provide ESL training. (ELL, English Language Learner is the latest term used) We have ESL teachers who focus on just that. One bilingul aide is hired per grade level and one ESL class per grade. (or two if needed) You will find that very few do not have some english. They may not speak english well but understanding come much earlier. Enough to understand what you are saying. The bilingual aide helps mostly with translating note home to parents. If the kids need help, it is usually with one word that is not clear, not a whole sentence. If done right, hispanic parents will be very supportive. they are very family focused and most want a better education for their kids than they have. You are welcome to e-mail me with specific questions or I can put you in touch with one of my ESL teachers who know everything about ESL education. By the way, there is a difference detween ESL Education and Bilingual Education. Hope this answers a couple of questions. Just remember, it can be done effectively. Let me know if you have more questions! Merry Christmas!
On 11/20/11, Stacey wrote: > Most of the teachers in our region are highly unprepared for > immigrant students that are moving into the area. I'm > wondering how other teachers are handling the challenges. > How prepared do you feel to teach students who don't speak > English? What is your school doing, or what should they be > doing to get us ready?
I'm a newly certified secondary biology teacher. If anyone has any leads for jobs in SW Arkansas or sites to search for jobs, I would appreciate any help. Thanks
You can take the Arkansas History online at UCA through their Outreach and Community Engagement Division. It is all online, self paced so if you crank it out you could have it done in time. Cost is $875.00 (it is 3 college credits)
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If all else fails the NW area of AR is flooded with applications so they don't have to advertise vacancies since their drawers are full of resumes. Go pass out your resume. Dress ready to interview with documents of licensure in tow.
Network and as a last resort SUB or travel out of area.
I am working in Little Rock in the fall and I live in Dover near Russellville.