Strategies for English Language Learners with Special Needs
Allow the use of first language in their conversations due in part to insufficient vocabulary in English
Use learning Pairs; Working in pairs provides students opportunities to develop language and learn new concept in a non-threatening atmosphere. When the pairs share the same first language, the English learner students benefits greatly.
Provide wait time and think time
Frequent checks for comprehension while using questions appropriate to stages of second language acquisition.
Provide comprehensible input: It is important the ELSN fully understands what is being said. Teachers can provide comprehensible input by using visuals, gestures, real objects, speaking at a slower pace, and using short sentences and phrases.
Monitor student's fatigue: Trying to learn a new concept in a new language, especially when having a learning disorder can be overwhelming. Consequently ELSN need frequent breaks or changes in activities throughout the day.
Use learning Pairs; Working in pairs provides students opportunities to develop language and learn new concept in a non-threatening atmosphere. When the pairs share the same first language, the English learner students benefits greatly.
Provide wait time and think time
Frequent checks for comprehension while using questions appropriate to stages of second language acquisition.
Provide comprehensible input: It is important the ELSN fully understands what is being said. Teachers can provide comprehensible input by using visuals, gestures, real objects, speaking at a slower pace, and using short sentences and phrases.
Monitor student's fatigue: Trying to learn a new concept in a new language, especially when having a learning disorder can be overwhelming. Consequently ELSN need frequent breaks or changes in activities throughout the day.
