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Ch. 4- Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners

Language: Some students are learning English as a second language and teachers need to differentiate instruction to accomodate for these learners. 1 in 9 students in the US have limited English proficiency

4 Major Instructional Models for teaching ELL students

1. Instructional methods using the student's first language - proved to be more effective than immersing the student completely in English

2. Instructional methods using first language as support ELLs benefit from the same instructional strategies as other students - clear goals and objectives - well designed instructional routines - active engagement/participation - informative feedback - opportunities to practice and apply new materials - opportunities to interact with other students - frequent assessments, reteaching

3. Instructional methods using English as a second language

4. Content-based instruction or sheltered instructional methods

Accomodations that should be made for ELLs - using primary language strategically - providing clear expectations/instructions - extended explanations - using visual cues/ physical gestures - focusing on similarities/differences between native language and English - clarifying difficult material - extra practice - interaction with other students