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Achieving the American Dream Preparing ESL Students for a New World

Achieving the American Dream Preparing ESL Students for a New World. Lesli Gregory Becky Stewart Kelee Walker. The History Behind ESL. Explosion of Immigrants. 430,000 to 502,000 in 2000-2003 Mexico, China, Germany, and Italy 1 in 10 migrant graduated in 1960

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Achieving the American Dream Preparing ESL Students for a New World

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  1. Achieving the American DreamPreparing ESL Students for a New World Lesli Gregory Becky Stewart Kelee Walker

  2. The History Behind ESL

  3. Explosion of Immigrants • 430,000 to 502,000 in 2000-2003 • Mexico, China, Germany, and Italy • 1 in 10 migrant graduated in 1960 • Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) • “Vic” Rivera • No Child Left Behind

  4. Teaching English through the World • Learn English as we learn a foreign language • English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

  5. In the Classroom

  6. Learning Environment • Safety/security • Labels in the class • Visuals • Buddy system

  7. Teacher/student relationship • Teacher-centered vs learner-centered • Scripted material • 8 teaching components • Student/student relationship

  8. Teaching Different Curriculum Areas

  9. Math 101 • Importance of communication • Math language • Step by step

  10. Reading 101 • Scaffolding • Pre-reading • During reading • Post reading

  11. Conclusion • Real life application • Learner friendly environment • Teacher flexibility • Success for the students in the real world.

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