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First Day Strategies for ESL Students

By Anne Ricketts and Susannah Schoff. First Day Strategies for ESL Students. Share what we know about our international students Discuss challenges we all face with international students in our classes

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First Day Strategies for ESL Students

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  1. By Anne Ricketts and Susannah Schoff First Day Strategies for ESL Students

  2. Share what we know about our international students • Discuss challenges we all face with international students in our classes • Share strategies for meeting students’ and teachers’ needs to encourage more engaging, interactive, and successful lessons Workshop Goals

  3. Act/react in the “first day of class” simulation the way you think a student would. • 2. Be ready to discuss your reactions and challenges after the simulation. First Day of Class

  4. Detailmatography Logistics Psychology of Prismatology and Reflective LogisticsFND 807

  5. High Society Cecily Brown

  6. First Day of Class: Prepared Participation and Group Discussion 1. How did you feel during the simulation? 2. What was challenging for you? Why?

  7. 22% total student population 32% online student population 21% Chinese 19% Korean 17% Taiwanese 5% Thai 4% Indonesian 1% Saudi (39 total) Understanding our International Population

  8. Growing middle class in Asia • Many only-children from China • First experience living away from parental control/abroad • Tend to stick with students from same country • More Saudi Arabian students coming (Higher oral/lower writing) • Limited experience using English in social and academic settings • Some embarrassed to be labeled ‘ESL’ Understanding the Cultural Backgrounds…

  9. Memorization and teacher-focused classes vs. critical thinking and active student participation • Stricter classroom hierarchy vs. informal setting • Using other’s ideas=respect for others’ opinions vs. Plagiarism = F Different Expectations… International Students’ home countries vs. Academy of Art

  10. EAP = English for Art Purposes • EAP 1 = Advanced beginner • EAP 2 = Low Intermediate • EAP 3 = Intermediate • EAP 4 = High Intermediate (most advanced) • LA 103= Fundamentals of English Writing • LA 106=Speaking & Listening for Artists *Grad level= 601, 602, 603, & 604 Snapshot of our ESL Program

  11. In groups of 3-4, make a list of challenges you’ve experienced (or predict you may experience in the fall) with your international students in the classroom. For example: 1. Lack of Participation 2. 3. The Flip Side: Challenges you face

  12. Our Bag of ESL Tricks For the first day and beyond

  13. Challenge #1:Students don’t understand important information and directions

  14. Repetition is your friend! • Make key words and directions VISUAL: write them on the board or on handouts • Ask Effective Comprehension Questions a. Ask during class and at the end b. Yes/No vs. Wh- E.g. “Do you understand the homework? Vs. “ What will you do for homework?” c. Wait 5+ seconds for responses. Solutions for Understanding Information and Directions:

  15. Challenge #2:Students don’t participate in class or small group discussions

  16. Prepared Participation Written or in pairs/small groups before whole class discussions. • Ask effective questions and never say “Good!” when no one has any. Solutions for More Participation:

  17. Grouping: a. Mix domestic with foreign students b. Count off by numbers c. Create half circle vs. rows • Create firm expectations for participation starting first day E.g. Everyone must ask 1 question or share one idea each class Solutions for More Participation Cont.

  18. Challenge #3: You and your students aren’t using the ESL Support Teacher

  19. 1. Communicate with your support teachers. 2. Allow ESL support to write vocabulary words on the board while you talk- reduces time lapse, ensures better understanding. 3. Give time during and at end of class for ESL teacher to clarify/circulate. 4. Strongly encourage study group. Solutions for Using the Support Teacher:

  20. Students don’t critique effectively Challenge #4:

  21. Model ‘The Critique Sandwich’ • Positive feedback • Negative or suggestions • Finish with positive • Teach/Review useful language and criteria: Students need to know more than just “I like it.” E.g. “The layout is successful because…” “The color scheme is not effective because…” Solutions for Effective Critiques:

  22. Prepared Participation: Talk about one activity you plan to do on the first day of class 1. Brainstorm possible challenges 2. Brainstorm possible solutions What will you do to maximize your ESL students success on the first day of class?

  23. Experiment with these strategies… • Start on the first day….and remember “Repetition is your friend!” • Expect some successes and some difficulties as you adjust • Please contact us with any questions/comments Smschoff@gmail.com aricketts@academyart.edu

  24. Thank You Any questions?

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