My semester overALL - Blog Entry 4
As I progress into my final semester at U of H, I think to myself is there much more to learn? Obviously, after this semester, there is plenty I still do not know. I appreciate everything I learned this semester concerning ELL’s and ESL’s and I look forward to continuing to learn more. English-language learners, or ELLs, are students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English, who often come from non-English-speaking homes and backgrounds, and who typically require specialized or modified instruction in both the English language and in their academic courses. This semester I have learned a great deal about ELL and ESL students. English learner programs in the United States, designed for school-age children whose native language is not English, vary not only by state but also by school district (Brown & Lee, 2015. Pg 170). Personally, I believe the submersion, or pull-out method, and immersion are the two most beneficial st...