Chapter 8: Teaching Students Who Are Sill Learning English

1. "Finding out as much as possible about student' lives, both past and present, helps a teacher make important connections between things kids already know and what they will be learning in class. It's easier to remember new words and way if the build on or compare to experiences students already have." (page 147)

A teacher should learn as much as possible about a student that is knew to the school, country, English language or all of the above. This way the teacher can make the appropriate accommodations for them.

2. If a student is coming to the classroom with English as a second language the teacher needs to make the appropriate accommodations for that student. It isn't the student's fault that they do not know the English language as well as we might so the teacher should not punish the student for this fact. Maybe the teacher could set up times during a study hall or after school to help the student learn the language better and to help them with their homework. Showing that the teacher cares about the student's education and wants to help them learn will motivate the student to succeed.