Tag Archives: acculturation

5 Ways to Help ELs Develop Pride in Their Heritage

Posted on 16 April 2019 by Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes

English learners (ELs) offer a rich resource from which mainstream teachers and students can learn about other languages and cultures. If teachers support the diversity in their classrooms, all students will begin to understand and value the many distinct cultures … Continue reading →

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Exploring Campus Through Writing: A Course Project

Posted on 16 April 2018 by Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko

Many institutions of higher education offer various types of resources to facilitate English language learners’ success at the university. However, the lack of awareness of these resources, among both faculty and the students, may significantly undermine their value. I believe … Continue reading →

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Assimilated or Acculturated? Helping Students Navigate Two Worlds

Posted on 15 October 2015 by Nathan Hall
Nathan Hall
Nathan Hall

I like to use current events in my ELL classes, but I hate seeing immigration in the news. This politically touchy subject comes up everywhere from the presidential candidate debates to my own state’s legislature, where politicians want to make … Continue reading →

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