Tag Archives: home language

Scaffolding Learning Through Primary Language Support: 6 Effective Strategies

Posted on 13 December 2022 by Naashia Mohamed
Naashia Mohamed
Naashia Mohamed

I am in a classroom, having a quiet conversation with a teacher. There are about two dozen children around us, settling down with their midmorning snacks. The room is filled with the sound of excited chatter. A little boy looks … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Supporting New Multilingual Students and Families

Posted on 17 December 2021 by Naashia Mohamed
Naashia Mohamed
Naashia Mohamed

Over the last fortnight, I spoke with several immigrant families with school-aged children who narrated to me their stories of migration and starting a new life in a different country. As they reflected on their experiences of starting a new … Continue reading →

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6 Strategies to Balance the Use of L1 and English in the ESL Classroom

Posted on 14 October 2021 by Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes

During a recent Twitter chat, a teacher of multilingual learners (MLLs) wrote that she was struggling with a class of fifth and sixth graders who persisted in speaking their home language (Spanish) in class. The teacher explained that her goal … Continue reading →

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How Do You Define ELL?

Posted on 26 July 2011 by Heidi Casper
Heidi Casper
Heidi Casper

Over the last several years of teaching ELL students, I’ve often struggled with the definition of what makes an English language learner.  Obviously we can qualify those first generation students who have just arrived to our country as ELLs.  However, … Continue reading →

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