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Elements of Effective Instruction for an ELL

Extend

Share learning

Collaborate and consult with staff members

Students learn best when the learning is meaningful to them

Use collaborative learning

Build on prior knowledge

Recognize the importance of oral language by incorporating talk into everything that students do

Encourage the use of L1 through meaningful activities

Build on students’ existing understanding of language

Engage

Scaffold all instruction for meaning

Provide clear guidelines and structure

Build and extend background knowledge by activating prior knowledge and linking it to new learning

Use students’ interests, strengths, and areas of expertise

Teach to the cognitive level of the student to build on higher-order thinking skills

Use students’ interests and prior learning

Use targeted instruction

Provide age-appropriate reading materials and classroom resources that are accessible to students at varying reading levels

Affirm their Identity

Recognize first language and culture as tools for learning

Encourage students to speak their first language at home for continued cognitive growth and positive family relationships

Build a sense of community in the classroom

Use team-building activities to strengthen relationships among peers

Model an attitude of inclusion for all.

Find ways to help students see themselves as learners, reflecting on progress and setting new goals for themselves

Help students discover their own strengths

Value what students bring with them, including their prior learning, international experience, cultural insight, and curiosity

Instil belief in students as capable learners