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WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN
FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
MICHAEL BOHENSKYACET CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 10, 20144:00PM – 5:00PM
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d.wota Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, 2008.
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
THE STUDENTS—THE HIGHLIGHTS
Laura:
Lily:
Cesar:
Gabriel:
Michael:
Sunny
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
ELLs may have strengths and proficiencies in their native language that are not apparent to English-speaking teachers.
Learning about the diverse backgrounds of students is a first step toward effective instruction.
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, 2008.
Purpose of this qualitative study: Investigate the lived experiences of successful ELL students regarding second language acquisition as perceived by the student, the parents, and the teacher.
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
» 1. English language learners in Texas
» 2. Language Acquisition Theories
» 3. English language learner strategies
» 4. English language learner barriers
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WHAT DOES THE LITERATURE SAY ABOUT:
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
SOME ELL FACTS IN TEXAS IN 2011-2012Language Number of LEP
StudentsPercentage of LEP Students
Spanish 758,729 90%
Vietnamese 15,605 2%
Arabic 5,926 0.7%
Mandarin 4,492 0.5%
Urdu 3,968 0.5%
Korean 2,866 0.3%
Burnese 2,810 0.3%
Filipino 1,820 0.2%
Cantonese 1,548 0.2%
TEA, 2013
»English language learners in Texas
Language Number of LEP Students
Percentage of LEP Students
Spanish 780,930 90.31%
Vietnamese 15,861 1.83%
Arabic 6,552 0.76%
Mandarin 3,171 0.37%
Urdu 3,993 0.46%
Burnese 2,912 0.37%
SOME ELL FACTS IN TEXAS IN 2013-2014
»English language learners in Texas
TEA, 2014
SOME ELL FACTS IN 2013-2014:
90% SPEAK
SPANISH
10% OF ELL STUDENTS MET MASTERY ON ELA
WRITING EOCsIN 2013
20.5% OF ELL STUDENTS MET
MASTERY ON ELA EOCs IN 2014
900,476 English language
learners
» English language learners in Texas
TEA, 2014
SUCCESSFUL LANGUAGE ACQUISITION THEORIES
*DR. STEPHEN KRASHENTHE NATURAL ORDER HYPOTHESIS
*LEO VYGOTSKYZONE OF PROXIMAL DEVELOPMENT
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STRATEGIES
* High Expectations* Focus on Conceptual Understanding* A Culture of Appreciation* Complex Lessons
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER BARRIERS
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
* Social* Cultural* Socioeconomic
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
Research Question One: Investigate the personal attributes that successful limited English proficient students possessed that supported second language acquisition. Emergent themes included:
*Appreciation of education *Respect for their parents and teachers*A general excitement about school*A high-level of self-confidence
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
Research Question Two: Investigate the components of classroom culture on students acquiring a second language. Emergent themes included:
*Safe environment
*Student differentiation
*High teacher expectations
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
Research Question Three: Investigate the instructional strategies that were implemented for students acquiring a second language. Emergent themes included:
*Vocabulary
*Visuals
*Hands-on activities
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
Research Question Four: Investigate the barriers that English language learners face. Emergent themes included:
*Communication
*Equitable quality instruction
TIPS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
Leadership Key Points Expounded Through Research Questions:
*Promote high expectations through professional development.
*Provide a culture of appreciation for diversity.
*Focus on conceptual understanding and complex lessons for all students.
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
WORDS OF INSPIRATION FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
Laura: “Always try your best and never give up!”
Lily: “Never give up on what you want.”
Cesar: “Just try your hardest.”
Gabriel: “Always try their best on test.”
Michael: “Be polite and listen and try your best doing different subjects.”
Sunny: “I hope you write a good essay!”
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Bohensky
San Saba ISD
WHAT EDUCATORS CAN LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL ELL STUDENTS