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Advice for Mainstream Teachers Working with LEP Students

Advice for Mainstream Teachers Working with LEP Students. Vanessa Esquivel. www.pbs.org/wholechild/spanish/ parents/diversity.html. LEP Students. Limited English Proficient Perceived as low academic achievers Language is not their only barrier Silent Period Affective Filter Culture Shock.

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Advice for Mainstream Teachers Working with LEP Students

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  1. Advice for Mainstream Teachers Working with LEP Students Vanessa Esquivel www.pbs.org/wholechild/spanish/ parents/diversity.html

  2. LEP Students • Limited English Proficient • Perceived as low academic achievers • Language is not their only barrier • Silent Period • Affective Filter • Culture Shock

  3. Factors Affecting LEP Students • Age of Arrival in U.S. • Educational background • Native Language • Reasons for Immigrating • Mobility Factor • Race/Ethnicity • Immigration Status • Gender • Physical and Mental Health • Economic Resources www.holycross.edu/about/ diversity.htm

  4. Low anxiety environment. Accept errors Use realia and visuals. Use simple language. Hands-on activities. Build on prior knowledge. Use TPR Modify and Accommodate Respect Silent Period Model Learn about student’s cultural background. ESL Tips for the Classroom Teachers www.limitstogrowth.org/

  5. Bibliography • http://images.google.com/images • www.limitstogrowth.org • www.holycross.edu/about/ diversity.htm • www.pbs.org/wholechild/spanish/ parents/diversity.html

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