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 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) “Vic” Rivera No Child Left Behind

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

In the Classroom

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

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

Teaching Different Curriculum Areas

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

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

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