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A Look at ESL

• History of the English language

• Current users of English

• What is “English as a Second Language?”

• ESL in the classroom

• Misconceptions

•The Future of ESL

History of the English Language

• English is a romance language, a mixture of:– Old Germanic– Norman French

• Has changed over the years– Added new words from other cultures– “American slang”

The Expansion of the English Language

• 19th century Britain

• 20th century America– International commerce– Tourism– Entertainment

English the world’s leading international language

• The principal language in– United States– United Kingdom– Canada– Australia– New Zealand

Englishalso a leading secondary language

• Many countries claim English as their secondary language.– India– South Africa– Many parts of Africa and Asia

• Number of English speakers are second only to Chinese Mandarin speakers

Texas Education AgencyPRESS RELEASE (May 2001)

• Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in Texas public schools increases– 479,576 in 1995-96

– 570,603 in 2000-01

• 3 basic categories of LEPs– Some adequacy with English

– Literate only in native language

– No reading skills in native language

Chapter 89Adaptations for Special Populations

• The purpose of this policy is to:– Identify limited English proficient children– Provide bilingual education– Seek certified teachers to afford full

opportunities to LEPs– Assess achievement of skills

Established Programs for LEPs

• A Bilingual Education program

• An English as a Second Language program

English as a Second Language

• What is English as a Second Language?

• What is an ESL program?

• What is the purpose of an ESL program?


• Who should be enrolled in an ESL program?

• Will the child be taught the same subjects and learn the same skills as students in the regular program?


• Who is responsible for teaching in an ESL program?

• How is an ESL program different from language arts instruction?

English Speakers vs. LEPs

• English Speakers:– Acquired pre-reading and basic reading abilities– A good start towards a mental framework– Foundation for success in language art

• Limited English Proficient Children:– Struggling to comprehend English– Lacking in necessary pre-skills

Mastery of Language Arts Concepts

• Basic oral proficiency and reading skills• Specialized abilities• Knowledge demanded in content areas

• How much prior skill and knowledge of the field does the student possess?

• How effectively is the student able to read the passages assigned?

Teachers and Administrators

• Provide information in a way that is clearly understood

• Variations of instruction strategies

• Differentiate instruction according to entry-level language skills

Teacher’s Tips

• Support the student’s home language and culture; bring a multicultural perspective to the subjects you are teaching

• Simplify your speaking

• Use videos, filmstrips, and audio cassettes

• Use gestures and concrete referents

Teacher’s Tips

• Avoid true/false questions

• Demonstrate; use manipulative

• Pair or group ESL students with native speakers

• Be very careful of your body language

• Increase your knowledge

Conclusion

• LEP population is rising

• Schools/teachers must recognize this and be pro-active

• Understanding the LEP’s culture will assist in education/understanding