Being Accepted Into The English Teaching Assistant Program For Ukraine

The most effective methods for teaching are being in a communicative environment where the language is spoken through dialogue, creating stories, brain links, and more. Also, I am interested in Total Physical Response (TPR), where the students associate words with actions. This can later be tied to storytelling (TPRS), where the students act out the narration showing their comprehension. I know this because I have done this with students, and they surprising learn and grasp the language better. The most important aspects of my teaching are motivation and teamwork. Without motivation students would not want to work, the class environment needs to be warm and welcoming. I do not want the students to be scared to learn another language, but open to the idea of it. Teamwork is also key because working on your own can be

My summer abroad in Guatemala, showed me the challenges and implications that come with teaching English as a Foreign Language. A specific challenge was to teach students who were Kaqchikel dominant instead of Spanish dominant. The challenge to reach students culturally and linguistically was a new experience I overcame by getting to know my students on a personal level. After

Currently, I’m teaching a group of high intermediate Academic English students from China and Saudi Arabia. They are all on a path to enter an American university and complete their bachelor's or master's degree in a variety of majors. My class size is 14 students and I teach them in the classroom 6 hours per week.

In the Early Advanced Stage, English Language Learners are able to communicate well and have good comprehension of information. The teacher should provide various ways for students to engage in realistic writing and speaking opportunities. (Vogt & Echevarria, 2008)

The language and cultural barrier between Mrs. Stewart and Anna would be a difficult obstacle but one that could be overcome with modifications and adaptations. Although Mrs. Stewart has many years of experience, this would be her first time having ELL student. This will require for her to learn about Anna’s diverse background, her culture and linguistic experiences, since research has proven that“just good teaching” is not enough.

Much of the public is misinformed about the existence of nonstandard language varieties, regarding them as “improper” forms of English. AEMP aims to change these views, often held by teachers, by validating nonstandard language varieties, thereby placing pressure upon these teachers to change their attitudes toward the languages, those who speak the languages, and the culture of these speakers. Second-language theorist AEMP classrooms are designed to facilitate interactive communication among students and teachers through cooperative groups using the home language of these children. Put simply, “teachers should talk less (LeMoine, 1999, p. 67). And when teachers must communicate with students for instruction, it is imperative that they allow the children to express themselves in the way that is most comfortable to

Students have enough opportunities to practice the target language, in pairs, individually and as a whole class. They practice the language in speaking and written form.

Resident Advisors have various roles and important positions in Housing and Residence Life. The role of a Resident Advisor is to create and maintain a healthy environment for the academic and personal growth of the students within their assigned living unit. RAs maintain a positive intellectual, emotional and social living environment for students. An RA creates a community which enables curiosity, self-understanding, and prepares students for leadership and embracing the University’s motto “Think Big. We do.” as a way of life.

As a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, the English Language Learner (ELL) population is very near and dear to my heart. According to Barr, Eslami, & Joshi (2012), the ELL population is the fastest growing demographic in the U.S with most incoming students arriving from Asia/Pacific Islands and Hispanic regions. Both of these populations are expected to continue to increase in the future. Over two-thirds of this population over the age of 5 speak a second language at home. According to the 2013-2014 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) there were 67 ELL enrolled on our campus, which is 3.6 percent of the total population of 1,851 students. Although this year our ELL population is lower than usual in future years are numbers are expected to grow exponential due to the rapid growth currently happening in our community. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), ELL students continue to have low achievement levels when compared to their native speaking peers. Data shows that as students get older, their success rates are lower and lower with over half not reaching mastery at the high school levels. Our campus is not different. The TAPR report shows that only 57% of our ELL population scored satisfactory on the end of year STAAR exam, which is almost 10% lower than the state average of 76% passing and 35% lower than the campus average of 92% passing. Due to these deficits, it is imperative to develop and plan of action that will help to bridge

What surprise me was that in 2013 there was a total of 5.3 million ELL students throughout the country. This number is shocking, there are many ELL students in our classrooms settings and yet there are not enough resources and not enough prepared teachers that can work with ELL students in an effective way. It makes you think as a future teacher what should I be doing to better perpare myself for those studetnss? What kind of strategies should I used that would be effective to them. Not only that but as teachers we should also think about on how can we explain to ELL students that they need to maintain their home language while learning English? We, as teachers, see the importance of maintain both languages, of not only speaking it fluently

ELL students can only improve their knowledge of language through speaking and writing. Practice is one of the only ways to learn a language. Knowing this students and mentors should be mindful of projects they assign students. Educators should also be mindful of study habits they teach and present to students. When it comes to teaching ELL students it is important for teachers to slow down and give clear directions. It is easy for students to misunderstand language as well as feel overwhelmed. Assigning in class partners or small groups can also be a helpful way for ELL students to interact with other native students academically. Building academic support systems and communities is an important way for nonnative speakers to

Teachers positively affect young minds. One of the greatest achievements a teacher can experience is watching all students, including Enlgish Language Learners, expand their knowledge to their full potential. I want to become a teacher because I want to make a positive impact on a person’s life. Once, I obtain my own classroom, I know that not all students will know how to speak English, therefore as a teacher I plan on using various tips and methods in order to teach them English.

Over the past four years since John started school in Australia his level of English has improved a lot; especially his receptive use of the language. John is a talented language student and is achieving great results in both additional languages he is studying at the moment, English and Japanese. Due to his cultural background John does not volunteer to speak freely during class. This makes it hard for his teacher to find the degree of depth of his understanding of new concepts learned in class. However, he is a passionate language learner and his focus is to perfect his knowledge in both additional languages.

Nowadays, studying abroad is a goal for many students around the world. Due to the advanced educational system in the western countries, which entitles the students to work anywhere in the world. Other ways, they work in a leadership position in their homeland. Therefore, one year ago, I came to the U.S., and I joined the ALP, which is American Language Program, to pursue my goal which is using English perfectly. The ultimate result of my two semesters experience in learning English in a foreign country is that new students need to know about three important things: culture shock, Americans' lifestyle, and some of the best ways to learn English.

For the purpose of this assignment I chose Feruza, an Eritrean high school graduate. She was born and raised in Eritrea and came to live in Jeddah only five years ago. She studied English in an elementary school in Eritrea and continued studying it in an Eritrean International High School. She is not happy at all with what she has learnt during those years. She explained that during her elementary school years her teachers heavily focused on writing while neglecting speaking. When she continued her learning process here in Jeddah, her high school teachers focused only on speaking but not at the level she was expecting.