Mainstreaming ESL students with pull-out classes or without pull-out classes?
I tend to favor mainstreamng ESL
students with pull out classes because it allows for the student to work
in a smaller setting with a qualified teacher who has knowledge of
working with students of this population. An ESL teacher is most likely
to increase the student's chances of success with the second language.
They are able to implement strategies to meet the unique needs of these
students. In addition, the students get the opportunity to practice and
develop the oral and grammar skills needed to become proficient in the
new language.
Whereas, if you stick a
student in a mainstream class with a less qualified teacher who lacks
the training to work with this population of students, it takes longer
for this student to learn the new language. The only way I see this
working is if the classroom teacher is in constant communication with
the ESL teacher and they collaborate on lesson plans and strategies for
the student. I believe that when classroom teachers build that solid
back and forth support with the ESL teacher, it improves the ELLs
chances of becoming proficient in the new language.
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