Enhancing Learning For All

There are so many strategies and resources out there to be used in your classroom. With so many different types of learning, it is important to be able to adjust your teaching style and come up with new ideas as your students change and the times change.

Every year, there are more and more English Language Learner's coming to our schools. We need to know how to best support them and provide meaningful learning experiences. Two things that I think work very well are using visuals and group work. The use of visuals can go a long way. You can pair pictures with vocabulary, use diagrams, or use technology to create presentations. Students also usually enjoy working in groups. You can use different kinds of groups in your classroom. You can group students with different levels, the same level, ELL's together, or even have yourself as part of a group. Students are more likely to perform at a higher level when they know that the success of the group depends on it. Working in cooperative groups promotes social and academic language interactions. This is a great strategy for English Language Learners.