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VLOG 4: REFLECTION

               I have learned a significant amount of information in this course that I didn’t know before regarding Second Language Acquisition. I really enjoyed learning about how second language learners learn best and the information that teachers like ourselves can use to help our future ELL’s. For example, English Language learners benefit from being immersed into the language that they are learning inside and outside of school settings. I also liked how we learned about all perspectives of second language acquisition and I believe that the books that we used helped a lot in the way that I learned about second language learners as well.               I feel like that this course will impact my career as a professional teacher in so many ways. During my student teaching, I had a few English language learners in my classroom and one that was considered a beginner and every...

Interview with ESL Teacher

      I chose to interview Mrs. Toy-ng. She is a 2nd grade ELA/Social Studies teacher at Anne Sullivan Elementary. She is also my team member. Mrs. Toy-ng has taught for many years and has taught many ESL students along her way. While interviewing her I was shocked to find out her background and her experiences with teaching ELL students.       Mrs. Toy-ng's family background is extremely diverse which is what lead her to want to become a bilingual teacher. While, she is not in a bilingual classroom at the moment she is certified to teach ESL students. Throughout her career she has had many ESL students and has a few at this moment in time. She informed me that most students learn primarily through reputation and working with other peers. Gass and Selinker state that "independent problem solving and level of potential development as determined through problem solving and under adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers" (Gass & Selinker...

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Entry 1: Course Introduction

Lesley Hughes Blog Welcome to the first entry of my blog. Here is the link to my VIDEO